Opening remarks to Epidemic Response Committee of the NZ Parliament

Sir Peter Gluckman appeared as independent expert witness at the Epidemic Response Committee of the New Zealand Parliament.

His opening remarks can be downloaded here, and the full video and Hansard transcript are available on the NZ Parliament website.

See also:

• The Guardian: Emotional fallout from Covid-19 lockdown yet to peak, says New Zealand scientist
• NZ Herald: 10% of NZ likely to develop depression due to Covid-19: Sir Peter Gluckman | Mental health of Kiwis under pressure over future uncertainty
• Newshub: PM’s former science advisor Sir Peter Gluckman warns of ‘frustration and anger’ over COVID-19 alert level 3 deadline
• 1News: Most experts think exit from Level 3 should be several weeks away, Sir Peter Gluckman says
• Otago Daily Times: Gluckman warns of social cost
• Newstalk ZB: Unviersities [sic] hope to avoid staff cuts but face uncertain futures | Mental health of Kiwis under pressure over future uncertainty
• Politik: Years of pain, difficulty and frustration lie ahead