At 12:21 p.m. today, New Zealand declared a state of national emergency. I want to acknowledge all of the civil defence staff and all of the lifeline critical utilities, people who are in place currently doing everything possible to fight for the lives of New Zealanders. I think it is important, as our leader has done today, to acknowledge the fact that this is a global situation that has a complexity that is moving at pace and speed, and is like very little things in our lifetime. 