Over the last few weeks during the induction process, we've been told how difficult it is to have good personal relationships while holding public office. So today I ask forgiveness of all my friends and whānau in advance, and tell you that your friendship and aroha means a lot to me. In the gallery sits my best friend since intermediate. Our friendship began with one single question: "Can we be friends?" She's been backstage at all of my most important events. She was the first to cry when she found out that I got a really high list placing this year; my mum didn't even bother! Thank you to those who stood with us over the many, many tough years, to Yingrui, Tracy, Ken, my 2017 team in Liangliang Bill, Martin, my new Botany family Ben and Judy. I acknowledge you also, Chris, and also Damien here, in Botany, and the whole greater east side—and Simeon; the east side whānau. And thank you to Song, to Ed, for all of the support that you've given me in hooking me up with all the coolest collateral in town and picking up the balls when I've dropped them. I stand here because of the love they've given me, and I want to pass that love on to all the people I come into contact with and serve. 