In early 2024, NZ's Royal Commission into Covid asked for public feedback on the scope of its inquiry.
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In response, RCR put forward The People's Terms, demanding an independent, comprehensive, and targeted set of terms that fundamentally redefine how the inquiry should operate and what will be reviewed.
Over 33,000 signatures were received in support of the Terms, seeking a full-scale, wide-ranging public inquiry into NZ's Covid response. Without one, nothing will stop future government abuses of fundamental human rights. These signatures have been delivered to government by way of a formal petition.
Alongside the People's Terms, we asked Kiwis to share their stories of the Covid years with us so that we could shine a light on them. Although a limited opportunity was provided to share one's story with the Commission, there is, as yet, no sign of these stories being made public. Hundreds of people responded to our request to share.