Adam PearseDeputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·22 Jun, 2026 11:16 PM4 mins to read‌Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says the "misleading" conduct from MBIE officials "undermines" Government confidence in the public sector. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYFormer Solicitor-General Michael Heron KC will lead the Public Service Commission’s investigation into allegations immigration officials misled ministers and avoided Cabinet security over a failed biometric system upgrade.

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche today confirmed Heron, who has led several Government inquiries, would be charged with reviewing the