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  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Jane (72), Retired. Canterbury, NZ.

    I have never had a flu jab, it is against my principles. I was not worried about the flu pandemic believing my immune system would protect me and that I would always have a choice as to the medication I [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Deb (61), Contract Typist From Home. Waikato, NZ.

    The whole 'thing' from go to now - it has NEVER stopped; we are STILL being offered covid boosters!!! and it has just been the most awful time to live through. Other countries have stopped this. Some countries have even [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Debi (63), Teacher Aide. Gisborne, NZ.

    My husband and I both lost our jobs because we refused to get vaccinated. He was a groundsman at the Hospital and I was a teacher aide. We had 2 sell our house as we still had a mortgage. We [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Michael (66). Manawatu-Whanganui, NZ.

    I have not met a government that wants to kill you. The reason for vaccination is to shut you up and probably will kill you. People losing there jobs etc over not taking the vaccination people just been lead into [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Keiko, Teacher. Waikato, NZ.

    Hello, thank you for the opportunity for me to share my lived experiences. The overblown, disproportionate measures such as lockdown and the border closure made some undesirable negative impact on my life and others around me. 1 I work at [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Andrew (58), Data Engineer. Taranaki, NZ.

    I have suffered 4 years of insults from strangers, friends, family, colleagues, employers, local government, central government, and most of all from the media. The media continues with the insults, but thankfully most others have stopped. This has left me [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Neil, Business Sales Owner. Auckland, NZ.

    Introduction: This submission aims to articulate professional and personal experiences and observations regarding the government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. It specifically addresses the implications of lockdowns, vaccine procurement and efficacy, and the broader social and economic impacts on New [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Paul (65), Prematurely Retired Thanks To C-19. Auckland, NZ.

    My experience with Covid-19 was: My wife and I monitored the international rhetoric and NZ Govt updates with the intention of being open to official information and dissenting opinions from global and local "experts". As time progressed it was becoming [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Charles (57), Education. Auckland, NZ.

    My wife was a very fit woman attending dance classes / gym classes around 5 times a week. She was very healthy and very fit. Then she had her first Covid jab. After that she started getting attacks of palpitations [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Kazumi, Homemaker. Auckland, NZ.

    I'd like to tell you my unpleasant experience with the covid vaccine, which the government said was, 'safe and effective'. Two weeks after the first vaccine, I had awful palpitations and breathing difficulties. My GP said there was nothing to [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Todd, Passive Fire Specialist. Auckland, NZ.

    I would like to have a chance for my voice to be heard by the Royal Commission with my experience of what went on & how it affected me during the Covid 19 pandemic. From the beginning of the 1st [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Phil, Retired. Waikato, NZ.

    Never got the vaccine never have had covid. Covid19 = certificate of vaccine identification 2019.

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Karen (50), Youth Worker/Shop Assistant. Canterbury, NZ.

    I have rheumatoid arthritis and was denied an exemption from vaccination which health professionals were aware I would probably react to as I had previously had allergic reactions to other medications. I even through tears argued with my GP saying [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Karen, Teacher. Canterbury, NZ.

    Having been ordered to take the covid 19 vaccine, and choosing not to do so ( as was my right under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948.) I was mandated out of my job as a senior teacher in [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Monique, Counsellor. Canterbury, NZ.

    Is this a Case of the Emperor's New Clothes? My opinion piece written and published on Linked In 8th December 2021. The personal approach to health which has held me in good stead is to go to health professionals to [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Brent (65), Truck Driver. Auckland, NZ.

    Sacked or should l say layed off from my job for not taking the Jab ... put into hardship for not taking a dangerous experimental drug disguised as a vaccine... which has now proven to be not safe or effective [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Debra (62), Supported Living Brnefit. Wellington, NZ.

    1: After having my 2nd injection on the 19/12/2021, I immediately felt unwell and spent 2 -3 hours waiting for my heart rate to come back to normal at Team Medical Health Centre. 2: A few days later I got [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Robin, Supermarket Worker. Canterbury, NZ.

    This is my experience and observations during the Covid pandemic from March 2020 Way The Lockdown Was Introduced On TV: I was round at my parents house and the TV was on, and the bulletin came on announcing the initial [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Moana (63), Prior Vocation Educator. Waikato, NZ.

    My prior C19 profession post mandated vaccines enabled my employer to move on staff if you thought contrary to what was being implemented by the government of that time. Furthermore there was no compassion causing an already terrible time into [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Barbarq (64), Receptionist. Otago, NZ.

    One dose vaccine - 6 weeks later bleeding from bowel- bowel cancer diagnosis. Removed March 22. Before that no health issues. Fit/ slim/ vegetarian. Vaccine activated something within my body. Not the same since all of this happened. Couple of [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Noeline (65), Retired. Canterbury, NZ.

    1) Lockdowns I found the lockdown rules extremely unfair and unjust, and unnecessary. As a vaccine free person, I could not attend my Line dancing class, a sport I have been passionate about for 25 years, even though I was [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Craig (57), Storeman. Waikato, NZ.

    During lock down my brother lost his battle with cancer. What compounded our grief, was because of the restrictions we could not have a funeral. This is unforgivable. The lockdown achieved nothing but pain and grief. You do not quarantine [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – David, Retired. Southland, NZ.

    The current Covid enquiry recalled the event as I experienced it while living in Tasmania. Compared to the Draconian measures imposed by the New Zealand government which led to widespread hardship and social and economic damage much of which continues [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Greg (59), Aquarium Maker. Auckland, NZ.

    Since the lockdowns my business has been destroyed. Because of Labours unnecessary lockdowns many businesses have gone under. The country now is in a recession which is I believe a result of these lockdowns. Hardly anyone wants to buy Aquariums [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Karen (60), Self Employed Water Chemist. Taranaki, NZ.

    As soon as I saw the massive advertising campaign for getting a COVID vaccination I new the government had seriously lost the plot. All logic and common sense was gone & replaced with a government scare mongering programme that created [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Patricia (82), Retired. Waikato, NZ.

    I researched the Covid19 vaccination process and was very concerned that it had not been subjected to the trials that any other vaccine has to be subject to. I had many doubts about the vaccine and decided that I would [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Pauline, Support Worker. Nelson, NZ.

    Hi. I researched throughly the Pizer website all 3and a half hours of reading, i realised what this JAB was! It was just a way to depopulate (Bill Gates) words! This JAB was never intended to protect anyone and from [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Jamie, Insurance Claims Consultant. Canterbury, NZ.

    Within weeks of receiving the covid jab my son (terrified by the government's claims of immanent death) developed strange health issues. He's long had some asthma, but nothing especially unusual for a 12 yr old. Matthew's symptoms were odd, but [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Dennis, It Professional (Retired). Tasman, NZ.

    The propaganda put out by government at the beginning of the so called pandemic convinced my wife and I to get the vaccine. My wife had a bad reaction to the vaccine and twice was admitted to the ICU at [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Christine (78), Ex-Teacher, Retired. Auckland, NZ.

    My Life is Stolen! I speak for myself and those who cannot or won't speak up All my life I worked hard, paid taxes, never took a handout from the government, looking forward to the time I could afford a [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Helen, Literacy/Numeracy Tutor. Canterbury, NZ.

    Where to start! I ticked them all, because they all affected me in some way. But Education is probably my most significant reality check! I have not copied the "official" covid enquiry. I kept that lodgement more neutral because I [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Bonnie (65), Cleaner. Northland, NZ.

    EVERYBODY suffered through the covid plandemic except the Drug Manufacturers!!! How could that have been allowed to happen? If the whole world was suffering WHY was big pharma allowed to profit from OUR miseries?? Why didn't the governments step in [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Michelle (68), Retired. Auckland, NZ.

    Initially, along with most others, I experienced anxiety at this sudden introduction of a threat with 'unknown' repercussions. The media escalated this daily with images and information from overseas. This response was excessive and many images were misleading (people dropping [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Liz, Medical. Waikato, NZ.

    I have a severe allergy to the preservative commonly used in vaccines. I have twice before gone into anaphylactic shock and almost died. I suffered debilitating headaches for at least three months after each adverse reaction. I consulted with my [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Maria, Healthcare Workers, Sonographer. Auckland, NZ.

    My name is Maria and I am a Sonographer. I was working in public and private at the time of covid. While other people were paid to stay home, I worked through. I did not enjoy working as I [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Donna, Retired Print/Media Work. Northland, NZ.

    This was written to NZ First and they had 2 questions, but I let the emotions flow and kept a copy. Hope it helps show the depth of stress, destruction and it's ongoing affects still. Yes one of the first [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Wal (64), Paramedic. Manawatu-Whanganui, NZ.

    I dont like being bullied re anything throughout my life and to be made to have the covid injection or be sacked from my job if I didnt ! , did not sit well with me. It was a hard [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – David, Retired. Wellington, NZ.

    For the first time ever, everyday people thought they had the right, due to Government and media messaging, to ask my vaccine status. It became part of accepted conversation. My medical privacy was no longer deemed acceptable, you owed it [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Marino (67), Retired Fitter/Turner. Auckland, NZ.

    Thank you, I hope you read all the submissions that are sent, I know there will be many and from very Qualified people. I will make this short. I live in Auckland, my daughter was moving to the North Island [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Peter (59), Designer. Northland, NZ.

    During the first lockdown my mother died. I was unable to be beside her = inhumane. During Auckland's extended lockdown I was prevented from making a site visit on the North shore - I lost out on the job. I [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Geoff (70), Photographer. Auckland, NZ.

    My business was selling posters of wine cellar doors in each wine region of NZ and Australia Ten years in business building up to a point where I have sold 40,000 posters. And was clearing $50,000 after taxes and expenses [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Charlotte (59), Company Director. Otago, NZ.

    Four months after the booster injection I was diagosed with stage IV lung cancer, metastisized to other organs and bones. The cause was a sudden gene mutation which allowed the cancer to establish itself and spread. I was in perfect [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Nick (62). Auckland, NZ.

    In late 2019 the world was hit via the media of a mystery pandemic which originated from wet markets in Wuhan China. It was labeled a Corona Virus which was making people extremely sick and dying. The media around the [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Amy (62), Home Makere. Wellington, NZ.

    Background: I am aware that I am more allergic than people generally to many chemicals such as bleach, solvents, insecticides, laundry detergents, perfumes, garden plants and flowers. As long as I avoid contact with these I am alright. Allergic reactions [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Robyn (65), Retired. Auckland, NZ.

    The government's response to covid ruined my life. The prolonged lockdowns affected me negatively in ways I never thought possible, leaving my life in disarray. My scepticism towards the vaccine further isolated me. I now have a distinctive distrust in [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Joyce, (Now) Retired Legal Secretary. Wellington, NZ.

    When the corrupt, ruthless Labour government brought in the vaccine mandates I became a second-class citizen. I lost my job, I lost my friends, even my family distanced themselves from me. I was unable to go to cafes, libraries, hairdressers [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Frank (58), Consultant. Auckland, NZ.

    Covid vaccine and Mandates. Just to put my previous health history in to context....I have always been fit and healthy...i live a healthy life, as they say "everything in moderation". I visit my doctor at least once a year for [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – David (60), Manager. Wellington, NZ.

    My experiences during the pandemic can be summarized by the word violation. That is to say a violation of my human rights, and the violation of the human rights of many of my friends and family. I would never have [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Dave (79). Auckland, NZ.

    I call on our National-led government to discard, in its entirety, the previous Labour government's terms of reference and appointments of the inquiry's leading personnel. This inquiry MUST have a wide reaching terms of reference with the ability to examine [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Yolanda, Musician. Auckland, NZ.

    March '20, being locked down, told not to go to work, told not to travel unless essential, told to keep our distance from people and stay in our 'bubble', was very very strange indeed. It seemed way too harsh a [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Tracy (58), Educational Coordinator. Marlborough, NZ.

    I worked for NZ Police during the time of Covid... I worked for them a total of 4.5 years spanning before and after. I managed to keep my job ultimately due to the timing of the High Court decision but [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Sudhir, Business Lecturer. Auckland, NZ.

    The first lock down on March 26th 2020 was way too severe, done too quickly and without any proper thought and planning .Only two days notice was given. Food supplies bought by food outlets all went to waste and they [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Robert (64), Paperboy. Otago, NZ.

    My friend KM with whom I used to run got the jab. Ten days later he just dropped dead. My friend SG with whom I used to ride got the jab. Three weeks later he went to sleep and never [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Lisa, Nomad. Northland, NZ.

    As a former nurse, health practitioner, researcher, tertiary educated political scientist/industrial relations specialist and free thinking proponent of non-allopathic modalities, I am extremely knowledgeable, highly educated and extensively experienced in health, business, law and politics. In January 2020 I decided [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Uwe (68), Dentist. Marlborough, NZ.

    Dear team at New Zealand Royal Commission Covid 19 Lessons Learned, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to tell my story. I trained and graduated in 1979 as a dentist in Frankfurt Germany. I emigrated to New Zealand with [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Cian (35), Unemployed, And Unable To Transition Over Into A New Occupation Due To Lack Of Employment Opportunities.. Waikato, NZ.

    The year I started studying (2020) is the year New Zealand's most incompetent and dictatorial government of all time got their grubby little hands all over COVID-19 and destroyed any chance I had of building a successful life for myself. [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Sheryl, Administration. Otago, NZ.

    I still carry the feeling of being ostracized for not choosing to take the jab. Shut out of my beloved gym, cafes, told I can't coach my kid's sports team, being banished from Scouts, watching my child's piano recital through [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Merryn (40s), Teacher (Preschool). West Coast, NZ.

    I was made redundant from a cafe job, because the cafe could barely operate due to no tourism industry. My whole town was badly affected, as tourism is normally a main source of income and employment. I tried to warn [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Sally (63), Teacher. Waikato, NZ.

    In March 2020,I had planned an overseas trip for months to visit my family in the States in May. I had booked flights, train tickets, air bnbs, with my husband, and obviously that was cancelled. I lost a few hundred [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Margaret (75), Diversionary Therapist In Healthcare. Canterbury, NZ.

    My freedom was impacted by closing our churches. I was unable to receive holy communion which is vital food for my spirituality and beliefs. Our family freedoms were impacted and caused division on the verge of family collapse because we [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Ashley (69), Retired. Manawatu-Whanganui, NZ.

    After my first covid injection I developed shingles. After my second covid injection I was diagnosed with Pleural Parenchymal infiltrate and ground glass density in my left lung. Prior to these vacations my health was well managed, and it seems [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – David, Bus Driver. Southland, NZ.

    Mandated out of job for 9 months. Followed by the trembling of Mortgage Interest. Lovely...!!

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Catherine (60 yrs), Mum/Landlord. Auckland, NZ.

    Mine is perhaps familiar to many where I saw immediately the staged events in so called Wuhan with people dropping to the ground and people running about in hazmat suits. I worked for Wellcome years ago and knew the tricks [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – John (81), Aviation Professional. Wellington, NZ.

    In 2019, when the sense of a pandemic began to grow, I recall thinking how unlucky we were to have this disaster in our times. After reflection, however, I felt able to reassure myself and those around me that no [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Joanna, Retired Nz Reg Nurse. Northland, NZ.

    I fought tooth and nail against having the MRNA experimental and only provisionally approved Covid vaccine. Sadly I caved when I was isolated from friends and all my family by the Auckland Wall. I am a NZ reg nurse and [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Russell (55), Gasfitter/Plumber. Northland, NZ.

    Unable to work as I refused this bio weapon. Loss of earnings. Psychological damage from constant mind contrl propaganda. Isolated from having a normal life. Being excluded from society. Having to cut my own hair.

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Katie, Administrator. Southland, NZ.

    My oldest son was banned from education at the Southern Institute of Technology for not being injected. Here their letter: "As of 11 February 2022, only people who are fully vaccinated, will be permitted on any SIT premises, this includes [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Boyd (79), Retired Worker (Teacher). Otago, NZ.

    My REQUEST and Terms of Reference Having read and heard much of the debate on numerous media platforms- which no doubt included Government (Gvt) ideological claims via paid media scripts (Stuff et al), it is clear that the original RCI [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Shirleen, Early Retiree. Marlborough, NZ.

    A Revolting Peasant First of all, I need to say that I am not vaccine-injured. That's not to say I am not injured. I am. And I believe all New Zealanders have been harmed in some way over this Colossal [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Tim, Library Assistant. Canterbury, NZ.

    I argue that the government's response to the threat of "pandemic" was excessive and an abuse of human rights. It would have been better leaving people to make their own choices about how to respond to the supposed threat. • [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – John, Fire Fighter. Auckland, NZ.

    When I was still employed with the fire service I had a medical issue while completing my Physical competency test; I had to do a test to check my lung health. I had to wait 12+ months due to lockdowns [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Nicole (41), Hairdresser. Otago, NZ.

    I was mandated for my job as hairdresser to get the vaccine. I got the first one which was fine, I had no reaction, then it was time to get the 2nd vaccine which I reacted to with heart problems, [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Michael (87), Retired. Wellington, NZ.

    Soon after receiving my Covid vaccine does in August 2021, September 2021 and February 2022 four changes affecting my health became evident. In between second and third Covid -19 jabs, my doctor discovered that I was suffering from an irregular [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Patricia (89), Retired. Northland, NZ.

    I refused to be vaccinated for the covid during 2021 and because of that was mandated out of the Kaitaia Swimming Pool for that season. I was then 87 years old and relied on swimming for fitness as I have [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Trevor (64), Engineer. Auckland, NZ.

    I decided not to have the vaccine. Not (at first) because of any mistrust or political reasons, but because I have not taken any drugs (not even headache tablets) for most of my adult life and have not had any [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Antony (33), Videographer / Audio Editor. Auckland, NZ.

    I had spent a lot of time, effort and expense growing a self-employed videography business. This came to a complete halt when lockdowns stopped all events. I found myself having to go into factory work at a local food packing [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Cathryn, Support Worker. Auckland, NZ.

    When we first heard about covid lockdowns we were a working family with boarders, going about our everyday lives. We had decided to support a young man being released from prison. We picked him up on a Friday night but [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Sarah, School Teacher. Auckland, NZ.

    On the 15th November 2021, I was sacked from my 18-year teaching career and passion, because I refused to comply with the Order to inject the arm juice. I did not have the c-jab papers and was not allowed to [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Paul, Retired. Auckland, NZ.

    Was banned from bowling club no jab pass; I could not play bowls. Sister passed away cancer.

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Dominic (49), Project Manager. Wellington, NZ.

    In 2016, my wife and I separated. Due to various reasons beyond my control, our children's on-going Permanent Residence Visa applications were cancelled. My wife was granted leave by the court, against my wishes, to take our children back to [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – John (82), School Caretaker. Manawatu-Whanganui, NZ.

    We were isolated from family. Many members of our family and friends were coerced into receiving the injection or to loose their jobs and would be unable to pay their mortgages. When we went to go shopping we were often [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Albie (60), Market Vendor. Wellington, NZ.

    Social division and "othering": After the 2nd lockdown, once it had resumed operating (under restrictions), & while I was engaged in preparing coffee for a local Farmers' Markets' customers, their management committee encouraged QR scanning, and the wearing of masks [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Oxana (51), Engineer. Auckland, NZ.

    Both our children's education was affected: - younger daughter (17) was not able to finish the last school year 13 - elder daughter (20) could not start her music study at Otago University, she could not study her chosen subjects [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Tina, Trad Wife. Auckland, NZ.

    The use of lockdowns made no sense at all. Locking up perfectly healthy people, shutting schools where for the more at risk children is the only safe place they go each day, not to mention the loss of academic and [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Phillip, Chartered Accountant. Auckland, NZ.

    Hello, thanks for the opportunity to share my story. I like to think I'm reasonably intelligent and was listening to numerous friends and family during the early days in the unprecedented pandemic. I was not comfortable at all with the [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Tina, Trade Wife. Auckland, NZ.

    In addition to my story (which I've just submitted) the following are the stories written by my 3 children... Master 13: I am 13 and I want the government in charge of the covid-19 response to be held to account. [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Dianna (62), Nurse (But No Longer Patient Contact). Auckland, NZ.

    My working mandate story: I work in Auckland but live between Paeroa and Thames on our dairy farm, when the gene therapy so called vaccine was offered at work, I declined, I managed to not engage for some time, in [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Colin, Ex-Campground Owner. West Coast, NZ.

    We had a small rural family-run campground and obviously our income tanked during the first lockdown and travel restrictions thereafter. This pushed us to sell up but we just about got rateable value despite our business doing well before the [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Chloe (30), Retail. Auckland, NZ.

    A few of my family (and me!)... were firmly opposed to being vaccinated for covid. So we were "let go" from our respective employers... then mandates were dropped... and were re-hired again! We work much the same today... never vaxxed... [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Barbara (58), Debt Navigator. Auckland, NZ.

    I have doctor certificate showing tinnitus blurry vision and blood welts on right eardrum this has cost us hundreds on vitamins in hope of reducing these daily life limiting harm from one vaccine which was forced on me. [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Donna, Social Worker. Waikato, NZ.

    I was a social worker for disability support link at Waikato. I was mandated to vaccinate. I refused and lost my job. The way in which the mandates were enforced was horrific. I requested exemption due to family history of [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Rochelle, Retired Gp/Anaesthetist. Wellington, NZ.

    How was I affected personally by the measures put in place by the Government after the WHO declared a SARS 2-19 Covid pandemic of significance in 2020: Well. at the time I didn't know of the the new definition of [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Amber (47), Customer Service Representative. Canterbury, NZ.

    We were business owners of a small country pub. We had taken it from a rundown pub, to a thriving, community hub, in 3yrs. We were loved by our community and we loved them. After the 3rd Dec 2021, neighbours [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Darryl (63), Property Maintenance. Tasman, NZ.

    Father in care facility dying of natural causes As I'm not vaxxed, do covid test every time I visit. A nurse there decides I'm covid positive despite only a couple of minutes and tells me to leave. Two days later [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Su (58), Education Co -Ordinator. Otago, NZ.

    Travel restrictions, social distancing and mask wearing mandates, contributed to the breakdown of my role as Education Co - Ordinator and facilitator for the Biodynamic Association during lockdown. The work involved managing organic and biodynamic agricultural tutors, and educational events [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Michael (86), Professor Of Medicine. Gisborne, NZ.

    This submission is not intended to criticise government action in what was an emergency situation and in which there were was a unique opportunity to isolate and insulate the country from the Covid virus. However, lessons must be learnt. I [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Emily (46), Performance Development Director. Wellington, NZ.

    The onset of lockdowns coincided precisely with my husband concluding a contract, thrusting us into a state of financial uncertainty as he searched for new employment. Our income halted abruptly, casting a shadow over our family's stability. Amid this upheaval, [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Kazumi, Auckland, NZ.

    I'd like to tell you my unpleasant experience with the covid vaccine, which the government said was 'safe and effective'. Two weeks after the first vaccine, I had awful palpitations and breathing difficulties. My GP said there was nothing to [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Cher (54), Retired. Nelson, NZ.

    I originally felt safe in NZ and thought the government was collecting data from around the world while we sat safely in our bubble so that they could make some informed choices about our people. Things quickly shifted for me [...]

  • 27 May 2024

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  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Jane (72), Retired. Canterbury, NZ.

    I have never had a flu jab, it is against my principles. I was not worried about the flu pandemic believing my immune system would protect me and that I would always have a choice as to the medication I [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Deb (61), Contract Typist From Home. Waikato, NZ.

    The whole 'thing' from go to now - it has NEVER stopped; we are STILL being offered covid boosters!!! and it has just been the most awful time to live through. Other countries have stopped this. Some countries have even [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Debi (63), Teacher Aide. Gisborne, NZ.

    My husband and I both lost our jobs because we refused to get vaccinated. He was a groundsman at the Hospital and I was a teacher aide. We had 2 sell our house as we still had a mortgage. We [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Michael (66). Manawatu-Whanganui, NZ.

    I have not met a government that wants to kill you. The reason for vaccination is to shut you up and probably will kill you. People losing there jobs etc over not taking the vaccination people just been lead into [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Keiko, Teacher. Waikato, NZ.

    Hello, thank you for the opportunity for me to share my lived experiences. The overblown, disproportionate measures such as lockdown and the border closure made some undesirable negative impact on my life and others around me. 1 I work at [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Andrew (58), Data Engineer. Taranaki, NZ.

    I have suffered 4 years of insults from strangers, friends, family, colleagues, employers, local government, central government, and most of all from the media. The media continues with the insults, but thankfully most others have stopped. This has left me [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Neil, Business Sales Owner. Auckland, NZ.

    Introduction: This submission aims to articulate professional and personal experiences and observations regarding the government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. It specifically addresses the implications of lockdowns, vaccine procurement and efficacy, and the broader social and economic impacts on New [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Paul (65), Prematurely Retired Thanks To C-19. Auckland, NZ.

    My experience with Covid-19 was: My wife and I monitored the international rhetoric and NZ Govt updates with the intention of being open to official information and dissenting opinions from global and local "experts". As time progressed it was becoming [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Charles (57), Education. Auckland, NZ.

    My wife was a very fit woman attending dance classes / gym classes around 5 times a week. She was very healthy and very fit. Then she had her first Covid jab. After that she started getting attacks of palpitations [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Kazumi, Homemaker. Auckland, NZ.

    I'd like to tell you my unpleasant experience with the covid vaccine, which the government said was, 'safe and effective'. Two weeks after the first vaccine, I had awful palpitations and breathing difficulties. My GP said there was nothing to [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Todd, Passive Fire Specialist. Auckland, NZ.

    I would like to have a chance for my voice to be heard by the Royal Commission with my experience of what went on & how it affected me during the Covid 19 pandemic. From the beginning of the 1st [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Phil, Retired. Waikato, NZ.

    Never got the vaccine never have had covid. Covid19 = certificate of vaccine identification 2019.

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Karen (50), Youth Worker/Shop Assistant. Canterbury, NZ.

    I have rheumatoid arthritis and was denied an exemption from vaccination which health professionals were aware I would probably react to as I had previously had allergic reactions to other medications. I even through tears argued with my GP saying [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Karen, Teacher. Canterbury, NZ.

    Having been ordered to take the covid 19 vaccine, and choosing not to do so ( as was my right under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948.) I was mandated out of my job as a senior teacher in [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Monique, Counsellor. Canterbury, NZ.

    Is this a Case of the Emperor's New Clothes? My opinion piece written and published on Linked In 8th December 2021. The personal approach to health which has held me in good stead is to go to health professionals to [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Brent (65), Truck Driver. Auckland, NZ.

    Sacked or should l say layed off from my job for not taking the Jab ... put into hardship for not taking a dangerous experimental drug disguised as a vaccine... which has now proven to be not safe or effective [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Debra (62), Supported Living Brnefit. Wellington, NZ.

    1: After having my 2nd injection on the 19/12/2021, I immediately felt unwell and spent 2 -3 hours waiting for my heart rate to come back to normal at Team Medical Health Centre. 2: A few days later I got [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Robin, Supermarket Worker. Canterbury, NZ.

    This is my experience and observations during the Covid pandemic from March 2020 Way The Lockdown Was Introduced On TV: I was round at my parents house and the TV was on, and the bulletin came on announcing the initial [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Moana (63), Prior Vocation Educator. Waikato, NZ.

    My prior C19 profession post mandated vaccines enabled my employer to move on staff if you thought contrary to what was being implemented by the government of that time. Furthermore there was no compassion causing an already terrible time into [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Barbarq (64), Receptionist. Otago, NZ.

    One dose vaccine - 6 weeks later bleeding from bowel- bowel cancer diagnosis. Removed March 22. Before that no health issues. Fit/ slim/ vegetarian. Vaccine activated something within my body. Not the same since all of this happened. Couple of [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Noeline (65), Retired. Canterbury, NZ.

    1) Lockdowns I found the lockdown rules extremely unfair and unjust, and unnecessary. As a vaccine free person, I could not attend my Line dancing class, a sport I have been passionate about for 25 years, even though I was [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Craig (57), Storeman. Waikato, NZ.

    During lock down my brother lost his battle with cancer. What compounded our grief, was because of the restrictions we could not have a funeral. This is unforgivable. The lockdown achieved nothing but pain and grief. You do not quarantine [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – David, Retired. Southland, NZ.

    The current Covid enquiry recalled the event as I experienced it while living in Tasmania. Compared to the Draconian measures imposed by the New Zealand government which led to widespread hardship and social and economic damage much of which continues [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Greg (59), Aquarium Maker. Auckland, NZ.

    Since the lockdowns my business has been destroyed. Because of Labours unnecessary lockdowns many businesses have gone under. The country now is in a recession which is I believe a result of these lockdowns. Hardly anyone wants to buy Aquariums [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Karen (60), Self Employed Water Chemist. Taranaki, NZ.

    As soon as I saw the massive advertising campaign for getting a COVID vaccination I new the government had seriously lost the plot. All logic and common sense was gone & replaced with a government scare mongering programme that created [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Patricia (82), Retired. Waikato, NZ.

    I researched the Covid19 vaccination process and was very concerned that it had not been subjected to the trials that any other vaccine has to be subject to. I had many doubts about the vaccine and decided that I would [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Pauline, Support Worker. Nelson, NZ.

    Hi. I researched throughly the Pizer website all 3and a half hours of reading, i realised what this JAB was! It was just a way to depopulate (Bill Gates) words! This JAB was never intended to protect anyone and from [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Jamie, Insurance Claims Consultant. Canterbury, NZ.

    Within weeks of receiving the covid jab my son (terrified by the government's claims of immanent death) developed strange health issues. He's long had some asthma, but nothing especially unusual for a 12 yr old. Matthew's symptoms were odd, but [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Dennis, It Professional (Retired). Tasman, NZ.

    The propaganda put out by government at the beginning of the so called pandemic convinced my wife and I to get the vaccine. My wife had a bad reaction to the vaccine and twice was admitted to the ICU at [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Christine (78), Ex-Teacher, Retired. Auckland, NZ.

    My Life is Stolen! I speak for myself and those who cannot or won't speak up All my life I worked hard, paid taxes, never took a handout from the government, looking forward to the time I could afford a [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Helen, Literacy/Numeracy Tutor. Canterbury, NZ.

    Where to start! I ticked them all, because they all affected me in some way. But Education is probably my most significant reality check! I have not copied the "official" covid enquiry. I kept that lodgement more neutral because I [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Bonnie (65), Cleaner. Northland, NZ.

    EVERYBODY suffered through the covid plandemic except the Drug Manufacturers!!! How could that have been allowed to happen? If the whole world was suffering WHY was big pharma allowed to profit from OUR miseries?? Why didn't the governments step in [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Michelle (68), Retired. Auckland, NZ.

    Initially, along with most others, I experienced anxiety at this sudden introduction of a threat with 'unknown' repercussions. The media escalated this daily with images and information from overseas. This response was excessive and many images were misleading (people dropping [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Liz, Medical. Waikato, NZ.

    I have a severe allergy to the preservative commonly used in vaccines. I have twice before gone into anaphylactic shock and almost died. I suffered debilitating headaches for at least three months after each adverse reaction. I consulted with my [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Maria, Healthcare Workers, Sonographer. Auckland, NZ.

    My name is Maria and I am a Sonographer. I was working in public and private at the time of covid. While other people were paid to stay home, I worked through. I did not enjoy working as I [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Donna, Retired Print/Media Work. Northland, NZ.

    This was written to NZ First and they had 2 questions, but I let the emotions flow and kept a copy. Hope it helps show the depth of stress, destruction and it's ongoing affects still. Yes one of the first [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Wal (64), Paramedic. Manawatu-Whanganui, NZ.

    I dont like being bullied re anything throughout my life and to be made to have the covid injection or be sacked from my job if I didnt ! , did not sit well with me. It was a hard [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – David, Retired. Wellington, NZ.

    For the first time ever, everyday people thought they had the right, due to Government and media messaging, to ask my vaccine status. It became part of accepted conversation. My medical privacy was no longer deemed acceptable, you owed it [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Marino (67), Retired Fitter/Turner. Auckland, NZ.

    Thank you, I hope you read all the submissions that are sent, I know there will be many and from very Qualified people. I will make this short. I live in Auckland, my daughter was moving to the North Island [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Peter (59), Designer. Northland, NZ.

    During the first lockdown my mother died. I was unable to be beside her = inhumane. During Auckland's extended lockdown I was prevented from making a site visit on the North shore - I lost out on the job. I [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Geoff (70), Photographer. Auckland, NZ.

    My business was selling posters of wine cellar doors in each wine region of NZ and Australia Ten years in business building up to a point where I have sold 40,000 posters. And was clearing $50,000 after taxes and expenses [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Charlotte (59), Company Director. Otago, NZ.

    Four months after the booster injection I was diagosed with stage IV lung cancer, metastisized to other organs and bones. The cause was a sudden gene mutation which allowed the cancer to establish itself and spread. I was in perfect [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Nick (62). Auckland, NZ.

    In late 2019 the world was hit via the media of a mystery pandemic which originated from wet markets in Wuhan China. It was labeled a Corona Virus which was making people extremely sick and dying. The media around the [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Amy (62), Home Makere. Wellington, NZ.

    Background: I am aware that I am more allergic than people generally to many chemicals such as bleach, solvents, insecticides, laundry detergents, perfumes, garden plants and flowers. As long as I avoid contact with these I am alright. Allergic reactions [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Robyn (65), Retired. Auckland, NZ.

    The government's response to covid ruined my life. The prolonged lockdowns affected me negatively in ways I never thought possible, leaving my life in disarray. My scepticism towards the vaccine further isolated me. I now have a distinctive distrust in [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Joyce, (Now) Retired Legal Secretary. Wellington, NZ.

    When the corrupt, ruthless Labour government brought in the vaccine mandates I became a second-class citizen. I lost my job, I lost my friends, even my family distanced themselves from me. I was unable to go to cafes, libraries, hairdressers [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Frank (58), Consultant. Auckland, NZ.

    Covid vaccine and Mandates. Just to put my previous health history in to context....I have always been fit and healthy...i live a healthy life, as they say "everything in moderation". I visit my doctor at least once a year for [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – David (60), Manager. Wellington, NZ.

    My experiences during the pandemic can be summarized by the word violation. That is to say a violation of my human rights, and the violation of the human rights of many of my friends and family. I would never have [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Dave (79). Auckland, NZ.

    I call on our National-led government to discard, in its entirety, the previous Labour government's terms of reference and appointments of the inquiry's leading personnel. This inquiry MUST have a wide reaching terms of reference with the ability to examine [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Yolanda, Musician. Auckland, NZ.

    March '20, being locked down, told not to go to work, told not to travel unless essential, told to keep our distance from people and stay in our 'bubble', was very very strange indeed. It seemed way too harsh a [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Tracy (58), Educational Coordinator. Marlborough, NZ.

    I worked for NZ Police during the time of Covid... I worked for them a total of 4.5 years spanning before and after. I managed to keep my job ultimately due to the timing of the High Court decision but [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Sudhir, Business Lecturer. Auckland, NZ.

    The first lock down on March 26th 2020 was way too severe, done too quickly and without any proper thought and planning .Only two days notice was given. Food supplies bought by food outlets all went to waste and they [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Robert (64), Paperboy. Otago, NZ.

    My friend KM with whom I used to run got the jab. Ten days later he just dropped dead. My friend SG with whom I used to ride got the jab. Three weeks later he went to sleep and never [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Lisa, Nomad. Northland, NZ.

    As a former nurse, health practitioner, researcher, tertiary educated political scientist/industrial relations specialist and free thinking proponent of non-allopathic modalities, I am extremely knowledgeable, highly educated and extensively experienced in health, business, law and politics. In January 2020 I decided [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Uwe (68), Dentist. Marlborough, NZ.

    Dear team at New Zealand Royal Commission Covid 19 Lessons Learned, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to tell my story. I trained and graduated in 1979 as a dentist in Frankfurt Germany. I emigrated to New Zealand with [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Cian (35), Unemployed, And Unable To Transition Over Into A New Occupation Due To Lack Of Employment Opportunities.. Waikato, NZ.

    The year I started studying (2020) is the year New Zealand's most incompetent and dictatorial government of all time got their grubby little hands all over COVID-19 and destroyed any chance I had of building a successful life for myself. [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Sheryl, Administration. Otago, NZ.

    I still carry the feeling of being ostracized for not choosing to take the jab. Shut out of my beloved gym, cafes, told I can't coach my kid's sports team, being banished from Scouts, watching my child's piano recital through [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Merryn (40s), Teacher (Preschool). West Coast, NZ.

    I was made redundant from a cafe job, because the cafe could barely operate due to no tourism industry. My whole town was badly affected, as tourism is normally a main source of income and employment. I tried to warn [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Sally (63), Teacher. Waikato, NZ.

    In March 2020,I had planned an overseas trip for months to visit my family in the States in May. I had booked flights, train tickets, air bnbs, with my husband, and obviously that was cancelled. I lost a few hundred [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Margaret (75), Diversionary Therapist In Healthcare. Canterbury, NZ.

    My freedom was impacted by closing our churches. I was unable to receive holy communion which is vital food for my spirituality and beliefs. Our family freedoms were impacted and caused division on the verge of family collapse because we [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Ashley (69), Retired. Manawatu-Whanganui, NZ.

    After my first covid injection I developed shingles. After my second covid injection I was diagnosed with Pleural Parenchymal infiltrate and ground glass density in my left lung. Prior to these vacations my health was well managed, and it seems [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – David, Bus Driver. Southland, NZ.

    Mandated out of job for 9 months. Followed by the trembling of Mortgage Interest. Lovely...!!

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Catherine (60 yrs), Mum/Landlord. Auckland, NZ.

    Mine is perhaps familiar to many where I saw immediately the staged events in so called Wuhan with people dropping to the ground and people running about in hazmat suits. I worked for Wellcome years ago and knew the tricks [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – John (81), Aviation Professional. Wellington, NZ.

    In 2019, when the sense of a pandemic began to grow, I recall thinking how unlucky we were to have this disaster in our times. After reflection, however, I felt able to reassure myself and those around me that no [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Joanna, Retired Nz Reg Nurse. Northland, NZ.

    I fought tooth and nail against having the MRNA experimental and only provisionally approved Covid vaccine. Sadly I caved when I was isolated from friends and all my family by the Auckland Wall. I am a NZ reg nurse and [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Russell (55), Gasfitter/Plumber. Northland, NZ.

    Unable to work as I refused this bio weapon. Loss of earnings. Psychological damage from constant mind contrl propaganda. Isolated from having a normal life. Being excluded from society. Having to cut my own hair.

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Katie, Administrator. Southland, NZ.

    My oldest son was banned from education at the Southern Institute of Technology for not being injected. Here their letter: "As of 11 February 2022, only people who are fully vaccinated, will be permitted on any SIT premises, this includes [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Boyd (79), Retired Worker (Teacher). Otago, NZ.

    My REQUEST and Terms of Reference Having read and heard much of the debate on numerous media platforms- which no doubt included Government (Gvt) ideological claims via paid media scripts (Stuff et al), it is clear that the original RCI [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Shirleen, Early Retiree. Marlborough, NZ.

    A Revolting Peasant First of all, I need to say that I am not vaccine-injured. That's not to say I am not injured. I am. And I believe all New Zealanders have been harmed in some way over this Colossal [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Tim, Library Assistant. Canterbury, NZ.

    I argue that the government's response to the threat of "pandemic" was excessive and an abuse of human rights. It would have been better leaving people to make their own choices about how to respond to the supposed threat. • [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – John, Fire Fighter. Auckland, NZ.

    When I was still employed with the fire service I had a medical issue while completing my Physical competency test; I had to do a test to check my lung health. I had to wait 12+ months due to lockdowns [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Nicole (41), Hairdresser. Otago, NZ.

    I was mandated for my job as hairdresser to get the vaccine. I got the first one which was fine, I had no reaction, then it was time to get the 2nd vaccine which I reacted to with heart problems, [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Michael (87), Retired. Wellington, NZ.

    Soon after receiving my Covid vaccine does in August 2021, September 2021 and February 2022 four changes affecting my health became evident. In between second and third Covid -19 jabs, my doctor discovered that I was suffering from an irregular [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Patricia (89), Retired. Northland, NZ.

    I refused to be vaccinated for the covid during 2021 and because of that was mandated out of the Kaitaia Swimming Pool for that season. I was then 87 years old and relied on swimming for fitness as I have [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Trevor (64), Engineer. Auckland, NZ.

    I decided not to have the vaccine. Not (at first) because of any mistrust or political reasons, but because I have not taken any drugs (not even headache tablets) for most of my adult life and have not had any [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Antony (33), Videographer / Audio Editor. Auckland, NZ.

    I had spent a lot of time, effort and expense growing a self-employed videography business. This came to a complete halt when lockdowns stopped all events. I found myself having to go into factory work at a local food packing [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Cathryn, Support Worker. Auckland, NZ.

    When we first heard about covid lockdowns we were a working family with boarders, going about our everyday lives. We had decided to support a young man being released from prison. We picked him up on a Friday night but [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Sarah, School Teacher. Auckland, NZ.

    On the 15th November 2021, I was sacked from my 18-year teaching career and passion, because I refused to comply with the Order to inject the arm juice. I did not have the c-jab papers and was not allowed to [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Paul, Retired. Auckland, NZ.

    Was banned from bowling club no jab pass; I could not play bowls. Sister passed away cancer.

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Dominic (49), Project Manager. Wellington, NZ.

    In 2016, my wife and I separated. Due to various reasons beyond my control, our children's on-going Permanent Residence Visa applications were cancelled. My wife was granted leave by the court, against my wishes, to take our children back to [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – John (82), School Caretaker. Manawatu-Whanganui, NZ.

    We were isolated from family. Many members of our family and friends were coerced into receiving the injection or to loose their jobs and would be unable to pay their mortgages. When we went to go shopping we were often [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Albie (60), Market Vendor. Wellington, NZ.

    Social division and "othering": After the 2nd lockdown, once it had resumed operating (under restrictions), & while I was engaged in preparing coffee for a local Farmers' Markets' customers, their management committee encouraged QR scanning, and the wearing of masks [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Oxana (51), Engineer. Auckland, NZ.

    Both our children's education was affected: - younger daughter (17) was not able to finish the last school year 13 - elder daughter (20) could not start her music study at Otago University, she could not study her chosen subjects [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Tina, Trad Wife. Auckland, NZ.

    The use of lockdowns made no sense at all. Locking up perfectly healthy people, shutting schools where for the more at risk children is the only safe place they go each day, not to mention the loss of academic and [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Phillip, Chartered Accountant. Auckland, NZ.

    Hello, thanks for the opportunity to share my story. I like to think I'm reasonably intelligent and was listening to numerous friends and family during the early days in the unprecedented pandemic. I was not comfortable at all with the [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Tina, Trade Wife. Auckland, NZ.

    In addition to my story (which I've just submitted) the following are the stories written by my 3 children... Master 13: I am 13 and I want the government in charge of the covid-19 response to be held to account. [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Dianna (62), Nurse (But No Longer Patient Contact). Auckland, NZ.

    My working mandate story: I work in Auckland but live between Paeroa and Thames on our dairy farm, when the gene therapy so called vaccine was offered at work, I declined, I managed to not engage for some time, in [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Colin, Ex-Campground Owner. West Coast, NZ.

    We had a small rural family-run campground and obviously our income tanked during the first lockdown and travel restrictions thereafter. This pushed us to sell up but we just about got rateable value despite our business doing well before the [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Chloe (30), Retail. Auckland, NZ.

    A few of my family (and me!)... were firmly opposed to being vaccinated for covid. So we were "let go" from our respective employers... then mandates were dropped... and were re-hired again! We work much the same today... never vaxxed... [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Barbara (58), Debt Navigator. Auckland, NZ.

    I have doctor certificate showing tinnitus blurry vision and blood welts on right eardrum this has cost us hundreds on vitamins in hope of reducing these daily life limiting harm from one vaccine which was forced on me. [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Donna, Social Worker. Waikato, NZ.

    I was a social worker for disability support link at Waikato. I was mandated to vaccinate. I refused and lost my job. The way in which the mandates were enforced was horrific. I requested exemption due to family history of [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Rochelle, Retired Gp/Anaesthetist. Wellington, NZ.

    How was I affected personally by the measures put in place by the Government after the WHO declared a SARS 2-19 Covid pandemic of significance in 2020: Well. at the time I didn't know of the the new definition of [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Amber (47), Customer Service Representative. Canterbury, NZ.

    We were business owners of a small country pub. We had taken it from a rundown pub, to a thriving, community hub, in 3yrs. We were loved by our community and we loved them. After the 3rd Dec 2021, neighbours [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Darryl (63), Property Maintenance. Tasman, NZ.

    Father in care facility dying of natural causes As I'm not vaxxed, do covid test every time I visit. A nurse there decides I'm covid positive despite only a couple of minutes and tells me to leave. Two days later [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Su (58), Education Co -Ordinator. Otago, NZ.

    Travel restrictions, social distancing and mask wearing mandates, contributed to the breakdown of my role as Education Co - Ordinator and facilitator for the Biodynamic Association during lockdown. The work involved managing organic and biodynamic agricultural tutors, and educational events [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Michael (86), Professor Of Medicine. Gisborne, NZ.

    This submission is not intended to criticise government action in what was an emergency situation and in which there were was a unique opportunity to isolate and insulate the country from the Covid virus. However, lessons must be learnt. I [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Emily (46), Performance Development Director. Wellington, NZ.

    The onset of lockdowns coincided precisely with my husband concluding a contract, thrusting us into a state of financial uncertainty as he searched for new employment. Our income halted abruptly, casting a shadow over our family's stability. Amid this upheaval, [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Kazumi, Auckland, NZ.

    I'd like to tell you my unpleasant experience with the covid vaccine, which the government said was 'safe and effective'. Two weeks after the first vaccine, I had awful palpitations and breathing difficulties. My GP said there was nothing to [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Covid Inquiry Submission – Cher (54), Retired. Nelson, NZ.

    I originally felt safe in NZ and thought the government was collecting data from around the world while we sat safely in our bubble so that they could make some informed choices about our people. Things quickly shifted for me [...]

  • 27 May 2024

    Free Speech Bill, Pensioners Grapple With Student Debt, Pandemic Treaty Negotiations Fail, & More

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