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Family seen 400 days ago By ZOE GARDEN
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lan Bowen waved goodbye to his family at Cape Town International Airport. He expected to see them within a few months. It’s been over 400 days. “I was living in Cape Town in South Africa,” Bowen says, “for the past 10 years.” Bowen has been teaching maths
“his whole life”. His wife is a music teacher. He has two children, Jack, 15, and Holly, 11. Two years ago Bowen’s fatherin-law suggested he move to New Zealand and take his family with him. “I felt the move to New Zealand would be a good thing,” Bowen says. They sold their house, resigned from their jobs and were prepared
for the “massive change”. On March 12, 2020, Bowen and his family parted ways at the airport. The plan was for his wife and children to join him in May or June. He started teaching at Macleans College who put him in contact with a lovely South African couple who would take him into their home. Then Covid-19 struck. Five days past his arrival, the border closed to all non-residents.
By March 26, New Zealand was in lockdown. “The doors opened,” Bowen says. “But not for my family.” Bowen’s wife, Loren, has been unemployed since July. The school she was previously teaching at allowed her to stay on for an extra month, but with restrictions tightening and the situation worsening, had to let her go. It’s been a “financial strain” ever
since, says Bowen. It’s been more than 400 days since Bowen has seen his family. He says that teaching keeps him “occupied” and “busy” and that he “loves it”. Additionally, he enjoys sailing and being on the water. “New Zealand is beautiful,” he says. “Everyone is kind and considerate. I hope to show my family what I’ve seen here.” ➤ Turn to page 5
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