"Assault of migrant worker in Auckland sparks protest", 5 July 2025

Protesters gathered in West Auckland on Saturday, demanding justice for a migrant worker who was allegedly assaulted at his workplace.

The protest, organised by the Migrant Rights Network and the Migrant Workers Association of Aotearoa, called for greater accountability and stronger protections for migrant workers in New Zealand.

The victim, Satnam Singh, was allegedly attacked at his workplace - an Auckland restaurant - on the evening of 29 June.

He was reportedly later found injured on the roadside by cleaning staff in the early hours of Monday.

Singh, who held an Accredited Employer Work Visa, had been living and working in New Zealand for the past two years after migrating from Punjab, India.

"We've gathered here to show our support for Satnam," said Sher Singh, a migrant advocate with the Migrant Rights Network.

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