On Wednesday last week the findings were released from the second phase of the government’s COVID 19 inquiry. The inquiry broadly found that the Labour government’s approach to managing COVID 19 followed evidence, had strong public approval, and left multiple opportunities for future learnings. While the inquiry acknowledges spaces where the government could have made improvements, dispensations were made due to the unprecedented nature of the COVID pandemic, and the report generally indicates that the government handled the situation well, given the available information.
Last year, the government announced plans to create MCERT, a new ministry for cities, environment, regions, and transport. This ministry would merge the ministries for the environment, transport, housing and urban development, and the local government components of internal affairs. While the government sez this change will increase efficiency and reduce bureaucratic bloat, critics say the creation of a mega-ministry could reduce the government’s abilities to focus on any of its responsibilities individually.
For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party’s Simon Court this week, News Director Castor asked him about the second phase of the COVID 19 Inquiry and about MCERT.
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