In this episode of Duncan Garner, Editor-in-Chief, we dive into the mounting pressure on Labour leader Chris Hipkins.
Read my full take here: https://www.rova.nz/articles/opinion-...
Duncan argues that the case for his resignation is now black and white following revelations about COVID vaccine advice for 12 to 17-year-olds. We break down the timeline of a March cabinet paper that referenced health risks for teenagers, which Hipkins told the Royal Commission he did not see at the time.
Is it gross incompetence, or is it a matter of credibility being shattered? Duncan looks at how Hipkins is now pointing the finger at Ministry of Health officials and whether parents can ever trust the system again after being told the government was the sole source of truth. We also tackle listener feedback about domestic flight cancellations and whether fuel supplies are being diverted away from local passengers.
00:00:00 Introduction and the case for resignation
00:01:45 The COVID vaccine technical advisory group advises
00:03:00 Hipkins explains the updated timeline
00:05:20 Passing the buck to the Ministry of Health
00:07:30 Betrayal of public trust and the commission
00:09:30 Smart Pay and Shift Four partnership
00:10:30 Fuel crisis and domestic flight feedback
00:11:45 Labour's strategy and the upcoming election
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