Summarised by Centrist
New Zealand First, led by Winston Peters, disagrees with the decision to allow the current Covid-19 inquiry to continue in its present form and with its current chairperson, citing concerns of perceived bias. This marks the first use of the “agree to disagree” provision in the coalition agreement, with Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden announcing an expanded second phase of the inquiry focusing on public concerns such as vaccine efficacy and extended lockdowns.
Peters insists on a fully independent and robust review, free from the influence of the previous government’s administration.
