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Commissioner Grant Illingworth

COVID-19 Inquiry Pānui: Issue 12

15 August 2024

Welcome to this latest issue of the COVID-19 Inquiry Pānui. I would like to begin my comments by first welcoming Grant Illingworth KC, our new Commissioner.

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Covid-19 Inquiry Chair welcomes additional Commissioner appointment

23 July 2024

The COVID-19 Inquiry Chair, Professor Tony Blakely, has welcomed today’s announcement from the Minister of Internal Affairs that a new Commissioner will join the Inquiry from Friday 2 August.

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Helmut Modlik

COVID-19 Inquiry Pānui: Issue 11

5 July 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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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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