The Royal Commission of Inquiry

The Royal Commission of Inquiry is investigating what happened in the lead up to the attacks on 15 March 2019, and the performance of State sector agencies in relation to those events.

Ministry people, and staff from relevant State sector agencies (DIA, DPMC, GCSB, MBIE, MFAT, Justice, MSD, Customs, Police, SIS and SSC) have been invited to contact the Royal Commission of Inquiry directly if they believe that they can assist its inquiry.

The timeframe for submissions has been extended to 5pm on Friday 23 August.

More information about this invitation can be found here:

State sector employees or contractors(external link)

For further information about the royal commission, please see their website:

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Attack on Christchurch Mosques(external link)

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