Going by the growing numbers of Covid19 Delta variant cases the dreaded Alert Level 4 lockdown will likely stay around for another couple of weeks at least in Auckland
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Compton-Cook turned her life around, seeking help for her mental health and excelling in her new career as a chef and moving to New Zealand. But when Immigration refused the character waiver that would allow her to pursue a visa, Compton-Cook was stuck. Unable to legally work, her partner supported her financially, while she volunteered for local charities. After her story ran on
Stuff, Nelson MP Rachel Boyack and National MP Nick Smith wrote to the Associate Minister of Immigration Phil Twyford to plead her case. This week, Compton-Cook received an email saying she had been granted a permanent character waiver.