Much concerned over the somewhat lax arrangements in place for managing illegal entry of unlawful migrants into New Zealand, via sea–and with a view to preventing such likely mass arrivals of unlawful migrants and people smuggling to the shores of the nation–the country’s prime minister and immigration minister have disclosed that wellington would implement stringent steps for the said purpose.

Meanwhile, the NZ Prime Minister John Key reportedly said that the fresh immigration laws will prove helpful and in the interest of the nation even as it will make the country comparatively more secure against mass groups of people smugglers. Unlike Australia–where illegal immigrants are regularly detained for extended durations–at the present, NZ lacks a compulsory detention policy.

Even though many adventurous of the lot have tried, though unsuccessfully, no vessels carrying refuge seekers have managed to successfully conclude the dangerous and treacherous journey to the shores of the Kiwi Land so far. The other day, 10 Chinese asylum seekers had tried doing so. This is another matter that they had to change their path and make their asylum claim in Australia instead.

Talking about the development, the NZ Immigration Minister reportedly said that the recent events in Darwin clearly prove that the country is an easy target for risky and unlawful mass arrivals, via water vessels, and so the nation must be suitably prepared.

He added that the fresh law means Wellington will be in a position to concentrate on suitably managing the immediate risks, instead of being stuck-up with unnecessary paperwork and crowding the courts. He continued that since a mass arrival would likely cover those migrants whose identities are not hidden or are doubtful, it is vital to use the available option of confinement to suitably manage the likely security risks.