“Is this really fair?” 

Meet the Meets family—who left behind the instability of South Africa to make New Zealand their home, driven by hope, safety, and a love for the All Blacks. 🇳🇿

But now, they face being forced out.

Their son, Joshua, lives with a severe seizure disorder and needs full-time care. Because of that, their residency was declined. They say he’s not a burden—he’s a boy with big needs, but also part of a family that’s working, contributing, and giving back to their local community in Warkworth.

 “We’re adding love, support, and tax dollars to New Zealand—not taking away.”

Joshua’s mum, Ingrid, is a much-needed business teacher in a school struggling to fill her role. If they have to leave, they’re not just moving back—they’re losing their home, their community, and vital care for Joshua.

Their story is now a last-hope appeal. They’re fighting to stay on humanitarian grounds.

If they’re forced to leave, Joshua would lose access to proper education and healthcare. In South Africa, children with disabilities like his often fall through the cracks. “They don’t exist in the system,” says Ingrid. “They just stay home.”

A tribunal agreed their case showed “special circumstances,” but Immigration Minister Chris Penk still declined their residency. Ironically, he’s also their local MP.

⏳ Now, their only chance is a final humanitarian appeal. If it fails, they may face deportation.

Their immigration advisor puts it simply: “You can’t invite skilled migrants here to fill gaps, then turn them away when their children need help. You can’t have it both ways.”

New Zealand says it values compassion and fairness. The Meets family is asking the country to live up to that.

Shouldn’t compassion be part of the system too?

#LetThemStay #ImmigrationNZ #HumanRights #InclusionMatters #NZNews #JoshuaDeservesBetter