Briefing HR20212779 dated 22 December 2021 to Hon Chris Hipkins
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From: Joshua Riley
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following document:
The full briefing paper dated 22 December 2021 to the then-Minister for COVID-19 Response, Hon Chris Hipkins, titled: “Policy decisions required for further amendments to the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order (No 7) 2021”
Internal reference: HR20212779
This document is referenced in the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned (Phase 2 report, March 2026), particularly in the section on vaccine mandates and CV TAG advice (including paragraph 23).
I request:
- The complete, unredacted briefing paper (all pages, including paragraph 23 and any recommendations)
- All attachments, annexes, appendices, or supporting documents
- Any covering minute or email that accompanied the briefing
If any part of the document is to be withheld, please identify what is withheld or redacted AND the specific sections of the OIA you are relying on and provide the reasons for each withholding or redaction.
Sincerely,
Joshua Riley
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