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Announcement of Phase 2 for the Inquiry

25 June 2024

A further phase of the COVID-19 Inquiry provides an opportunity to complement the work already undertaken by the Royal Commission, and for Aotearoa New Zealand to be even better prepared for future pandemics, says Inquiry Chair Professor Tony Blakely and Commissioner John Whitehead.

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COVID-19 Inquiry Pānui: Issue 10

14 June 2024

I’m pleased to report that we’re making good progress. Our focus in May and June has been on analysing the extensive amount of information received by the Inquiry to date.

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An update from the Royal Commission

8 May 2024

Over 13,000 New Zealanders from all walks of life have now shared their story with the Royal Commission on COVID-19 Lessons Learned. Some people wrote thousands of words, others just shared a few important moments.

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COVID-19 Inquiry Pānui: Issue 9

7 May 2024

Over 13,000 New Zealanders from all walks of life have now shared their story with the Royal Commission on COVID-19 Lessons Learned.

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COVID-19 Inquiry Pānui: Issue 8

8 April 2024

As many of you will know, our focus throughout February and March was on hearing from as many New Zealanders as possible about their experiences of COVID-19 and how we might be able to learn from those experiences for the future.

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Nearly 13,000 pandemic stories shared with the COVID-19 Inquiry

26 March 2024

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned has received nearly 13,000 stories of the pandemic from its public submissions process, says Inquiry Chair Professor Tony Blakely.

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