14 July 2004
Zaoui – New Zealand’s Million Dollar Terrorist
Convicted Terrorist Ahmed Zaoui’s fight to stay in the country has now cost taxpayers more than $900,000 said New
Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters.
“The figure does not include costs incurred by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, which would bring the
total cost to well over a million dollars,” said Mr Peters
Immigration Minister Paul Swain released the figures on 9 July in response to questions from Mr Peters in the House last
month.
“The total figure of $882,950.57 includes Crown Law, legal aid, Department of Labour, Department of Corrections and
refugee status claim costs, plus an estimated $30,000 - $40,000 for High Court proceedings, bringing the figure to over
$900,000.
“All of these costs are ongoing and we will be keeping the public informed on a monthly basis as the figures become
available,” said Mr Peters.
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