The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) Phase Two is underway with the portal for feedback open until April 27, 2025. This is an opportunity for New Zealanders to share their experiences and give feedback on the government’s C-19 response.
Phase Two is all about reviewing key decisions made by the government in 2021 and 2022. The terms of reference include:
- Vaccines: mandates, approvals and safety.
- Lockdowns: especially the extended ones in Auckland and Northland.
- Testing and Tracing: technologies like RAT tests and the C-19 Tracer app.
Here are some helpful resources to start guide your feedback to the commission.
Helpful Resources to understand the RCI Process:
Listen to the RCR interview with Alistair Harding and Grant Illingworth KC, one of the three commissioners leading the inquiry.
Listen to Penny Marie talk with Lynda Wharton of The Health Forum NZ on the importance of the Royal Commission of Inquiry Phase Two.
Why Share your Feedback?
This is our moment to voice the good and the bad. Let the commission know your experience and how your life was impacted by the government C-19 response. Let your voice be heard, so it is on record: your input is important and valuable.
You can write your feedback, upload a video, or submit an oral recording with your comments. Additionally, if you need assistance, you can call the RCI team for support.
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This article was originally published by the New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out With Science.
