Ele Ludemann: Why won’t they front

The second phase of the Royal Commission inquiry into Covid has begun its public hearing.

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.

Peter Williams: Hipkins should appear at the Covid-19 Inquiry

Written responses are not enough

We should be thankful for small mercies.

Chris Hipkins says he’s preparing a written response to the Covid Phase 2 inquiry. He seems decidedly unenthusiastic about appearing in person.

Here’s the problem. We don’t know what questions Hipkins has been asked by the Commissioners.

Olivia Pierson: Covid-19 Royal Commission of Inquiry, Phase 2 - My Submission

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The COVID-19 Inquiry is assessing key decisions made by the New Zealand Government in 2021 and 2022 in the following areas:

Vaccines, including mandates, approvals, and safety Lockdowns, especially the lockdowns of late 2021

Shane Jones: On Waitangi, Treaty Debates, the Covid-19 Inquiry and economy

Paul Brennan and Shane Jones chat about Waitangi Day, Treaty debates, Covid-19 Inquiry and the economy on Reality Check Radio

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