Police say the men — described as a “kill team” — were intercepted during a coordinated surveillance operation after detectives identified them “mobilising to carry out an offence”.
Police have confirmed to RNZ that they are investigating the allegations.
VTNZ, New Zealand’s largest provider of driving tests, said it had taken “decisive and serious action” following the discovery, working closely with NZTA to ensure public safety and test integrity.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $35,000 penalty on Sai Enterprises Pty Ltd, which previously ran the outlet, and a $3,500 penalty on the outlet’s former manager, Raman Monga.
It is reported that the Australian team management has since revised the dietary plan for the entire squad, taking extra precautions with meals and hydration.
Too many people pretend there are only two choices: either unlimited multiculturalism with no common identity, or forced assimilation where migrants must hide their heritage.
She told the tribunal that her husband had no meaningful ties to India and was unlikely to relocate, having lived in New Zealand since his teenage years after moving from Fiji, where he was born.
The court heard the couple used fraudulent consignee details and repeatedly redirected the shipment to different locations in an attempt to avoid detection by law enforcement.
