THREAD: Today I wrote an op-ed in the @nzherald (nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-om…). It details how @jimhuylebroek and I were rejected this week to return to my homeland NZ to give birth, because of covid restrictions. We are in Afghanistan.
I take issue with MIQ boss Chris Bunny's reply in @nzherald. He says I was invited to reapply within 14 days of travel. For the record - our rejection email states even if we apply within 14 days, we have no evidence that we need time-critical treatment. 
We had provided 59 documents to MIQ and Immigration NZ including letters from obstetricians, our due date, medical documents and that we were in Afghanistan. What more evidence did they need for time critical, medical treatment?
The email also states "to be considered outside the 14 days, please provide evidence to support your reasoning". MIQ has and does allow travel outside 14 days and our reason for doing so was detailed in the cover letter (attached), which was disregarded.
And why is the 14 day window instant justification for a rejection, with no regard for the applicant's situation? This policy is clearly written by someone who has never been pregnant. @chrishipkins @jacindaardern #miq #newzealand
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