the outside world. These lockdowns initially corresponded with the national pandemic response. However, as discussed above, while the rest of the country moved away from the lockdown phase of response at the end of 2021, people in detention have continued to be subject to significant restrictions due to ongoing staff shortages within detaining agencies. 222. 244 On 1 February 2023 the government established a Royal Commission of Inquiry to look into the lessons learned from its COVID-19 pandemic response and consider what practices should be applied in preparation for any future pandemic.244 It will cover the overall pandemic response including the health response, border management, community care, isolation, quarantine, and the economic response including monetary policy. The Inquiry’s final report is due in June 2024. Department of Internal Affairs, Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons (4 May 2023) available at https://www.dia.govt.nz/Inquiry-into-COVID-19-Lessons. 50