But for me, the worst inaction by the then Minister was to deny people support to build rockfall protections for their homes. Because of a political decision, people had their perfectly good homes demolished. They didn't need a wrecking ball; they needed rockfall protection, and then they could have continued living in their home safely. I admire those who stayed and wouldn't leave their home, and they were rewarded by the Christchurch City Council, who finally gave them the support they needed. The council's decision to support rockfall protection saved money and saved homes, but more than that, it respected the local residents. Then, because this massive series of earthquakes wasn't enough, we had significant flooding, on more than one occasion, on the banks of the Heathcote. Again, the council stepped in to offer retreat to some residents, who gratefully but sadly took the money and moved.