(1)
The Minister may at any time, of the Minister’s own volition, grant a visa of any type to a person who—
is unlawfully in New Zealand; and
is not a person in respect of whom a deportation order is in force; and
is not a person in respect of whom a removal order is in force.
(2)
A decision to grant a visa under subsection (1) is in the Minister’s absolute discretion.
Compare: 1987 No 74 s 35A
Section 61(1)(b): amended, on 7 May 2015, by section 19(1) of the Immigration Amendment Act 2015 (2015 No 48).
Section 61(1)(c): inserted, on 7 May 2015, by section 19(2) of the Immigration Amendment Act 2015 (2015 No 48).