New Zealand to deport man for being obese

A South African man facing deportation from New Zealand for being too fat has said he agrees with the policy, but feels he should be allowed to stay.

New Zealand to deport man for being obese

A South African man facing deportation from New Zealand for being too fat has said he agrees with the policy, but feels he should be allowed to stay.

Officials are worried that Albert Buitenhuis, who weighs 20 stone, could one day rack up large bills for the taxpayer, and have decided he no longer has "an acceptable standard of health".

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