Without doubt, this has been an incredibly hard year, but, as has been the case every year that I've been in politics, 2021 has taught me a lot. I've learnt that Barry has deadlines. I've learnt, Mr Speaker, that you love making rulings and you also love making rules, sometimes in that order. I've learnt that with Mr Brownlee in the role of foreign affairs spokesperson for the National Party, and with Damien O'Connor as the Minister for Trade and Export Growth, diplomacy truly is for everyone. I've learnt that Carmel Sepuloni is equally calm when presented with a challenge, be it the distribution of a wage subsidy or a carrot. I've learnt that "spread your legs" meant exactly what it's always meant and that it's actually only the member for Remutaka that was confused on that one. I've learnt that no two Opposition leaders are the same. In fact, there are quite a few differences between Chris Luxon and David Seymour, and I've been reminded once again to never ever underestimate New Zealanders, and for me that is the real story—that is the real story—of 2021.