Look, Mr Plod has got the message

A refreshing change of policy.

they will not have any protection from the police when it comes to their immigration status

Nice to see that Mr Plod may be less politicised under this government. One can only wonder at the hand-wringing excuses that would have been given by Mr Plod under the previous administration. I still reckon the usual suspects will be screaming on this matter along the lines of "Won't somebody think of...".

Overstayers? Round 'em up and ship them out. At their government's expense.

Once that's done, how about a few dawn raids to get the balance of the illegals in this country? WINZ will have the list. No papers, you go.

18,000 known overstayers

And why?

Overstayers are being offered amnesties

would be assessed in a timely and professional manner without fear of having compliance action initiated against them

to be conducted in an environment that was culturally sensitive and where those unlawfully in New Zealand felt comfortable

They were not required to provide contact details or addresses

Because of lame immigration policies like the above. That's also why we won the Aussie Christmas Island exports and a known terrorist.

What is needed is dawn raids and 18,000 one way tickets. 18,000 less possible bludgers on the dole.