Inquiry timeline Ngā wātaka o Te Uiui
This page outlines a timeline of the Inquiry's activities so far and into the future.
Timeline of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned | Te Tira Ārai Urutā
5 December 2022
The Royal Commission is announced
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1 February 2023
The Royal Commission begins
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February-March 2023
Planning and establishment
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April-June 2023
Gathering public information
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April-June 2023
Engaging with public service agencies
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May 2023
Website launch
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July-September
Direct engagements
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July 2023
Visit to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
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September 2023
Visit to Tairāwhiti Gisborne
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September 2023
Visit to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
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October-December 2023
Direct engagements continue
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October-December 2023
Synthesis of evidence
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October 2023
Preparing for public submissions
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October 2023
Visit to Ōtautahi Christchurch
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November 2023
Visit to Kirikiriroa Hamilton and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
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November 2023
Visit to Tāhuna Queenstown
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January-March 2024
Evidence analysis
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January-March 2024
Direct engagements continue
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February 2024
Public submissions open
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February 2024
Consultation on the terms of reference*
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February 2024
Visit to Te Tai Tokerau Northland
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February 2024
Visit to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
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February 2024
Visit to Tauranga
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March 2024
Visit to Ōtepoti Dunedin
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March 2024
Visit to Ōtautahi Christchurch
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March 2024
Visit to Heretaunga Hastings
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March 2024
Public submissions and terms of reference consultations close
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April-June 2024
Direct engagements continue
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April-June 2024
Evidence analysis continues
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May 2024
Submissions results
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July-August 2024
The natural justice process
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July-August 2024
Final report drafted
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30 September 2024
Report delivered
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After September 2024
Report released
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*The Government has said that it is committed to expanding the Inquiry’s terms of reference and is currently undertaking decisions in this area. This timeline may change depending on the result of the Government’s decision.