Bruce Paterson who died aged 75. Photo / Supplied
A Kiwi living in Europe who was denied an emergency MIQ spot to attend his father's funeral has finally received approval to return home and spread his dad's ashes.
The good news came earlier this week following an apology from the MIQ Emergency Allocation Team saying "we are sorry to
hear of the passing of your father, please accept our sincere condolences".
Darin Paterson's father, Bruce Paterson, was diagnosed with a cancer tumour four weeks ago and admitted to Ashburton hospital.
Paterson had applied for an emergency MIQ voucher earlier this month when his father fell seriously ill. It included a letter of support from his father's doctor, only to be turned down and told to reapply. His father died the next day.
