All visa and immigration officers need to familiarise themselves with the provisions of section 142 of the Act as they may encounter possible offences when processing applications for visas or permits or receive information alleging improper actions by people which may constitute offences under these provisions.
Prosecutions for offences under section 142 can be taken against New Zealand citizens and residence permit holders and can include offences committed by a person acting on behalf of another person.
If the person concerned is being dealt with by way of removal action or revocation of permit, then prosecutions under section 142 are not normally instituted.
