Examining New Zealand's COVID-19 Response: Transparency, Lessons, and Healing
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10m
As New Zealand reflects on its pandemic response, the recently released first report from the COVID-19 inquiry has sparked conversations about transparency, accountability, and the impacts of government decisions. New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich joined Andrew Urquhart on the program to unpack key findings, including the effects of lockdowns and vaccine mandates on mental health and social cohesion. With the second phase of the inquiry now underway, Unkovich highlights the importance of hearing from those affected, learning from past mistakes, and fostering unity to better prepare for future challenges.
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