The pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) continues both worldwide and in New Zealand. The authors of this report argue that the politicisation of the execution of the response to the pandemic led to a lack of adaptability and agility, and so the government response was more costly than necessary.

This working paper explores how COVID-19 response measures have impacted New Zealand's economic behaviours. This is achieved by using various public data sources and data held by NZIER.

This inquiry examined the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's role in facilitating the return of Australians who had been stranded overseas during the pandemic due to border closures and travel restrictions, based on a performance audit of this response by the Australian National Audit Office.

The cost of the COVID-19 pandemic remains unknown. Lives directly lost to the disease continue to mount, while related health, livelihood and wellbeing impacts are still being felt. This report presents a framework for a vision of pandemic preparedness for the real world – one that accepts that context is paramount, embraces inclusivity and justice...

This evaluation found that overall, pandemic impacts on vaccination uptake in adolescents were relatively limited in Australia compared to other countries. However, the number of adolescent vaccinations given in 2020 and 2021 was lower than in 2019.