The Covid pandemic saw the world change in many ways and people and industries had to adapt quickly. What was not so apparent was the dynamic pivot that criminal industries took. 

International governments’ anti-trafficking efforts are scrutinised and ranked annually. Once again, New Zealand lags.

Forced labour is a powerful and profitable industry that leaves a trail of destruction for survivors. But there’s hope! Meet one person who’s tackled this issue and find out ways you can be part of the global fight against exploitation!  

The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) received more than 5,600 submissions and has released a summary of the feedback received on their legislative proposal.

Matthew Valentine spent 14-years of his life as a detective with the New Zealand Police. Little did he know his passion for fighting crime would take him to the streets of Thailand working for an organisation fighting human trafficking.