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"We've answered every question": Hipkins defends decision not to front Covid Inquiry
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he's already answered the Covid Inquiry Commissioner's questions, negating any need for him to appear publicly.
Hipkins and former Ministers Dame Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson, and Ayesha Verrall declined open hearings, leading the second part of the inquiry to be called off.
Hipkins says lawyers raised several issues around them appearing, including setting a precedent and possible abuse.
He told Mike Hosking he doesn't see the point in repeating the process.
Hipkins says the Commissioners themselves have said former ministers have answered every single question put to them and they are seeking no further information.
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Previous episodes
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16862 - Best of 2025: Chris Hipkins defends decision not to front Covid Inquiry on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Mon, 12 Jan 2026
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16861 - Best of 2025: Mike's Minute - Here's the truth on working from home Sat, 10 Jan 2026
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16860 - Best of 2025: Kate calls out Mike during Wrapping the Week on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Fri, 09 Jan 2026
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16859 - Best of 2025: Dame Noeline Taurua gives first interview since coaching saga began on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Thu, 08 Jan 2026
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16858 - Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week with "some rando", Sir John Key Tue, 06 Jan 2026
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16857 - Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week - Coffee snobs and how 60 differs to 40 Sun, 04 Jan 2026
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16856 - Best of 2025: Ed Sheeran talks his career, fame, and 2026 Loop Tour on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Sat, 03 Jan 2026
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16855 - Best of 2025: New Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Fri, 02 Jan 2026
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16854 - Best of 2025: Jimmy Carr talks comedy, upcoming tour on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Thu, 01 Jan 2026
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16853 - Best of 2025: Eric Topol talks longevity on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Tue, 30 Dec 2025
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16852 - Best of 2025: Dr Libby Weaver talks iron deficiencies on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Mon, 29 Dec 2025
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16851 - Best of 2025: Murray Bartlett and Annie Murphy talk 'Nine Perfect Strangers' on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Sat, 27 Dec 2025
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16850 - Best of 2025: Mark Robinson unpacks resignation from NZ Rugby on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Thu, 25 Dec 2025
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16849 - Best of 2025: Joseph Parker on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Tue, 23 Dec 2025
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16848 - Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week - Supermarket collectables and ad jingles Mon, 22 Dec 2025
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16847 - Best of 2025: James May talks his stage show on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Sun, 21 Dec 2025
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16846 - Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025 Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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16845 - Heather du Plessis-Allan: This is my politician of the year Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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16844 - Wrapping the Week with Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson: Christmas plans, Vanity Fair photoshoot, holidays Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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16843 - Warren Maher: Waikato Regional Council Chair on the request for a one year extension of the Te Huia service Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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16842 - Kruze Tangira: Former Men's netball skipper and commentator on the resignation of Jennie Wyllie as Netball NZ CEO Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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16841 - Liz Gregory: Leavers' Trust Founder on the Government cancelling the registration of Gloriavale's school Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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16840 - Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the rising number of students disciplined for physical assault Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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16839 - Richard Prebble: Former Associate Finance Minister on the GDP, path of the economy Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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16838 - Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the White House's new Presidential Walk of Fame Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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16837 - Gerard Bond: Oceana Gold CEO on the approval of the $8 billion Waihi North mine Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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16836 - Heather du Plessis-Allan: This is why postal voting needs to go Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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16835 - Matiu Walters: Six60 Lead Singer discusses the band's drive, festival, new single Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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16834 - Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2025 Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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16833 - Craig Williams: Maketū Pies General Manager on the first hot pie vending machine in Rotorua Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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16832 - Andrew Body: Financial Markets and Banking Expert on the Reserve Bank's changes to banks' capital holding requirements Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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16831 - Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on early end to the road cone tipline, its findings Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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16830 - Mike Pannett: New Deputy Police Commissioner on his appointment to the role following the McSkimming fallout Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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16829 - Claire Achmad: Children's Commissioner on the Coroner's report into the self-inflicted deaths of six Northland youths Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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16828 - Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist ahead of the final GDP announcement Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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16827 - Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2025 Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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16826 - Heather du Plessis-Allan: Nicola Willis needs to be braver and cut more Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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16825 - Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Nick Reiner being arrested on suspicion of murdering Rob and Michele Reiner Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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16824 - Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on retail crime, highs and lows of 2025, Government's books Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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16823 - Scott Dixon: Indycar Champion on the opening of the Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway in Auckland Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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16822 - Angus Chambers: General Practice Owners Association Chair on the proposed new Primary Health Organisation Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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16821 - Vi Hausia: Former Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Deputy Chair on the overturning of the Papatoetoe election due to manipulated voting papers Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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16820 - Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government pushing out surplus expectations Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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16819 - Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on the new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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16818 - Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Bondi attack was a race relations problem Mon, 15 Dec 2025
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16817 - Tom Sainsbury: Kiwi Comedian on season 3 of Small Town Scandal, the TV adaptation Mon, 15 Dec 2025
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16816 - Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2025 Mon, 15 Dec 2025
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16815 - John Minty: Splore Owner on the 2026 Festival being the final instalment Mon, 15 Dec 2025
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16814 - Michael Zekulin: Australian National University lecturer on how the Bondi Beach shooting occurred Mon, 15 Dec 2025
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16813 - Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister ahead of Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update Mon, 15 Dec 2025