I feel very proud to join this amazing Labour caucus in the 53rd Parliament. This caucus not only reflects New Zealand, as many of my colleagues have already highlighted, but it reflects upon the work and the aspirations of the New Zealand Labour Party. I acknowledge our members, who are the lifeblood of our party, and I commend my New Zealand Council colleagues, both current and past, some of whom are here today—Claire, Tane, Dianna, Fleur, Beth, and brother Tolly—who prioritised a goal that this House should look like our houses. In achieving such a goal, we correct erroneous assumptions about the definition of merit, because merit isn't elusive. We come from various walks of life and we may have different life experiences, but we share our values and we are here to effect those values together.