The Ōtaki electorate has the oldest population in New Zealand—all our kaumātua. It ranks first among general electorates on several age-related issues, yet there is no hospital in this electorate, nor is there public transport to get to either Palmerston North or Wellington hospitals, as our regular rail stops at Waikanae. From Waikanae north, we have one train that does one trip once a day, except for in the weekends. It is also set at around $30 per round trip. This is unaffordable for many of our students, low-income families, and seniors. We need to improve transport infrastructure in the region while also considering options to improve hospital-level services within the electorate. I will prioritise this work with my Government colleagues to address these issues for the people of the Ōtaki electorate. 