It's hoped Charlotte Bellis' story will bring a government u-turn on returnees self-isolating.  

The pregnant journalist's story of trying to come home from Afghanistan has garnered international attention, and brought calls for border policy change.  

Grounded Kiwis spokesperson Alexandra Birt told Mike Hosking many are in similar situations, and New Zealand is one of only a few countries still operating a hotel isolation system. 

“When you look at the impact it’s having on people’s lives and how long it’s been going on for, we really do need to see change and see it quickly.” 

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