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174: Effect of suspension
or “What happens when your deportation is suspended”
You could also call this:

“How and when you can be given a deportation order”

If you are liable for deportation, you can be given a deportation order. This order can be given to you on or after a specific date or time mentioned in section 175A. If you want, you can ask to get the order earlier.

Only an immigration officer, someone acting for them, or a police officer can give you the deportation order. They can’t give it to just anyone.

If you’re outside New Zealand, you can only be given a deportation order if you still have a visa for New Zealand.

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175Service of deportation order

  1. A deportation order may be served on a person who is liable for deportation on or after the date or time specified in section 175A.

  2. However, a deportation order may be served on an earlier date, if requested by the person liable for deportation.

  3. A deportation order may only be served by an immigration officer (or by another person on behalf of an immigration officer) or a constable.

  4. A deportation order may only be served on a person outside New Zealand if the person still holds a visa.

Notes
  • Section 175: replaced, on , by section 48 of the Immigration Amendment Act 2015 (2015 No 48).