7:47 am today

Tony Blakely to leave Covid-19 inquiry

From Morning Report, 7:47 am today

The Government has announced new details for the second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says Phase 2 of the Inquiry will cover vaccine efficacy and safety, and look at the impact of extended lockdowns in Auckland and Northland. Phase 1 of the Inquiry has so far met with thousands of people throughout the country, and received over 13,000 public submissions. Chair Professor Tony Blakely will step down from his role in November once Phase 1 wraps up. He spoke with Corin Dann.