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Chris Hipkins: former Covid Response Minister defends Covid inquiry report findings

Chris Hipkins: former Covid Response Minister defends Covid inquiry report findings

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB

March 10, 20266m 21s

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The former Covid Response Minister, Chris Hipkins, is being questioned over the latest findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry.

The report was released today - finding New Zealand's approach was good overall, but the Government was too slow in some areas, and some restrictions went too far.

Chris Hipkins says he thinks it's a fair report, although he doesn't accept every recommendation.

"I think the terms of reference were heavily politically loaded. And I actually think the Royal Commission have done a very good job and it's a tribute to the three members who did it of navigating those terms of reference."

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