Hon CARMEL SEPULONI: While unemployment is lower than expected, we know that there are areas where Māori and Pacific unemployment, for example, remains high, which is why we need to remove barriers for rangatahi to get into employment, education, or training. The Government is committed to continuing to work to lift Māori income, skills, and opportunities into employment, education, or training. This announcement complements the Government's support for employers to take on and retain apprentices, including targeted support for Māori apprentices. This will help ensure we have a skilled workforce available to support New Zealand's economic recovery.