Summarised by Centrist
Hung Tran, a skilled structural engineer who earthquake-proofed Auckland’s Chief Post Office, had his residency application rejected because his son, Khoi, 8, has autism. Immigration New Zealand deemed Khoi’s condition a burden on health and education services, despite his physical health and independence.
Tran, passionate about seismic safety, plans to appeal, saying, “We have a lot to contribute to this country.”