The ACT Party's laying into the former Ministers who lead our Covid-19 response for refusing to front public hearings. 

Labour leader Chris Hipkins, and former Ministers Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson, and Ayesha Verrall have declined to appear as part of the Royal Commission's Inquiry. 

Commissioners are confident it won't hamper efforts.

Act's Brooke van Velden, who's in charge of the inquiry, told Ryan Bridge these Ministers stood publicly and made huge decisions about people's lives.

She says it's confusing for many members of the public who are still feeling the effects of the Covid lockdown. 

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The ACT Party's laying into the former Ministers who lead our Covid-19 response for refusing to front public hearings.&nbsp;
Labour leader Chris Hipkins, and former Ministers Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson, and Ayesha Verrall have declined to appear as part of the Royal Commission's Inquiry.&nbsp;
Commissioners are confident it won't hamper efforts.
Act's Brooke van Velden, who's in charge of the inquiry, told Ryan Bridge these Ministers stood publicly and made huge decisions about people's lives.
She says it's confusing for many members of the public who are still feeling the effects of the Covid lockdown.&nbsp;
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Brooke van Velden: Minister in charge of Covid-19 inquiry on Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern not appearing

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