It’s looking into the government’s response and its effects.
You’d think that the Prime Minister of the day and the Covid Response Minister would have some important information to impart, and be there to explain why they did what they did and to answer questions.
The then-Minister, Chris Hipkins is answering questions from the inquiry in writing but, at least for now, neither he nor then-PM Jacinda Ardern will be fronting up.
Why not?
It would be tempting to point fingers at, and apportion blame for mistakes to, them.
But the most important outcome of the inquiry will be lessons from both what went right and wrong to ensure that if, or when, we’re faced with something similar in the future.
Surely they have a duty to contribute to that.
Ele Ludemann is a North Otago farmer and journalist, who blogs HERE - where this article was sourced.
Why not?
It would be tempting to point fingers at, and apportion blame for mistakes to, them.
But the most important outcome of the inquiry will be lessons from both what went right and wrong to ensure that if, or when, we’re faced with something similar in the future.
Surely they have a duty to contribute to that.
Ele Ludemann is a North Otago farmer and journalist, who blogs HERE - where this article was sourced.
5 comments:
According to the Herald, the Commission hasn't yet decided who will be asked to appear before it to give evidence. Jacinda has said she will give evidence to allow the Commission to meet its terms of reference. It is therefore unclear whether Jacinda will actually front up or only answer questions in writing. However, it is difficult to criticize her for that if she hasn't been asked to appear.
Perhaps many people might not want that person back in New Zealand for any reason - I'm guessing security concerns is another?
At best, expect Ardern to only appear by Zoom responding to prepared questions ( without deviation ) , but not answering any.
She is an expert at that - recall her faffing about never giving a proper response to Hosking's questions ?
And then, when his questions became too hard, she wouldn't come back on his radio show.
Are the Commission's questions going to be more difficult than Hosking's ?
They had better be the most difficult she has ever faced.
Covid is so 2019. Move on now.
Agreed Anon at 4.17. We all know what went wrong. Why do we need to waste more taxpayers money to point more fingers, so people can gloat and say 'told you so"?
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