Petition request

That the House of Representatives undertake an inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic and official response; terms of reference to allow a full investigation, including public disclosure of the New Zealand Government’s actions, and encourage public input including testimony, evidence and research.

Petition reason

NZ is participating in negotiations for a global pandemic treaty before publicly reviewing the COVID-19 response. NZ society has been divided by lockdowns and mandates that in my view have caused considerable harm. I ask that a COVID-19 Inquiry terms of reference not limit a power of discovery and consider NZ-Pfizer contracts and negotiations for supply of Comirnaty and other vaccines and medicines, as well as reviewing decisions about generic antiviral medicines banned in NZ but used overseas.

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Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 3054
Date presented: 15 Nov 2022
Considered by: Petitions
SC Report(s): 04 Apr 2023 (Final)
Presenting member: Stuart Smith
Closing date: 05 Nov 2022