Hon MEKA WHAITIRI (Minister of Customs): In addition to their border management role, Customs makes a contribution to the recovery of the New Zealand economy from the impacts of COVID-19 through its economic recovery programme. Customs is helping to kick-start the economy by supporting the Government's trade recovery programme through work on free-trade agreements and APEC 2021, by progressing work on the Secure Trade Lane with Australia, and by expanding its Secure Exports Scheme. Customs has helped 370 businesses recover from financial hardship through repayment plans and instalment arrangements for customs duties.