Chris Hipkins appears before MPs to face scrutiny over COVID-19 Delta response

  • 24/08/2021

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COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins is appearing before MPs to face scrutiny of the response to the latest COVID-19 outbreak. 

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern suspended Parliament for the week on the advice of Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Select committees will continue to be held virtually to maintain scrutiny of the Government. 

The Prime Minister has asked that Opposition MPs get more opportunities to ask questions. 

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