In this issue:

• an update from Royal Commission Chair, Professor Tony Blakely, on the work of the Commission, and the Inquiry’s focus on engaging with communities, organisations and individuals;
• a video from our Commissioners talking about their focus, approach and what they hope the Inquiry will achieve, also viewable on our website;
• an explainer from Commissioner Hekia Parata about the value and meaning of our te reo Māori name, Te Tira Ārai Urutā.

We need to talk about the pandemic, this one and the next

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is more than likely over. Now is the time for learning the lessons before the next pandemic – although when, and how bad it will be, we do not know. It’s time to reflect on our experience of what happened and think carefully about how we’d approach a similar crisis in the future.

Hear from our Commissioners about the intent and purpose of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned

Commissioner Hekia Parata explains the meaning of our Te Reo Māori name, Te Tira Ārai Urutā