New Zealand Government to End All COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

The incoming New Zealand government, under Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon, has broken a historic deal with New Zealand First, led by Winston Peters, to terminate all COVID-19 vaccine mandates and establish an inquiry into the pandemic. Following weeks of negotiations, a coalition agreement has been established between the National Party, ACT New Zealand, and New Zealand First to form a new government. In the agreement, the parties have agreed to “end all COVID-19 vaccine mandates still in operation.” Although Employment New Zealand currently reports no government vaccine mandates at present, it acknowledges that some employers may still require vaccinations based on health and safety legislation....