Executive director and legal counsel resign from Covid inquiry

StuffRNZNZ HeraldTuesday 25 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The executive director and two legal counsel have resigned from the Covid-19 Royal Commission of Inquiry. Reports suggest the departures involve concerns regarding how the inquiry is being managed. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden stated she will not speculate on the reasons and expects a final report by February next year.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 25 Feb 2025, 4:18pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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