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American R 'n' B singer Bobby Brown has been given a visa to perform in New Zealand despite concerns raised by a Labour MP.
Rotorua MP Steve Chadwick was concerned about his suitability for a work visa due to his run-ins with the law. As well as being famous for his trouble-plagued marriage to Houston, Brown, the singer of hits such as Don't be Cruel and My Prerogative, has drug and violence convictions.
Chadwick wanted him to be treated like any Kiwi trying to gain entry to the USA would be.
"I'm often asked to help someone from New Zealand with a record to get into America or to other countries and the same rules should apply," she said.
However, immigration authorities have given Brown the go-ahead and he will perform in Auckland on Wednesday night.
Last year American rap star Snoop Dogg gained entry to New Zealand for the second time. He has faced drugs and weapons charges, and was later denied entry to Australia.
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