Hon STUART NASH (Minister for Economic and Regional Development): Last week, I spent five days in Northland as part of Waitangi commemorations and also to hear firsthand the impact of our direct investment in partnership in the region. Investment in the regions through the Provincial Development Unit (PDU) is a central part of our COVID recovery plan to support infrastructure, jobs, and businesses. I visited six projects and spoke to dozens of people representing local councils, iwi, manufacturers, tourism businesses, primary producers, education providers, cultural institutions, community groups, volunteers, and innovators, who all responded enthusiastically to the partnership approach we are taking to the region. I would like to personally thank the Northland PDU team of Vibeke Wright, Tania Anderson, Petra Witana, and Jade Morunga, who are doing a fantastic job representing their local communities.