Hon NANAIA MAHUTA: I want to be really clear. I've engaged with leaders of the Pacific all throughout a really difficult time. During the two years of COVID when borders were closed we had to use virtual platforms to engage with the Pacific. My first Pacific Islands Forum was conducted online. When borders opened up I travelled to Fiji to ensure not only that we could signal the importance of the bilateral relationship with Fiji but the regional contribution that Fiji is making as secretariat to the Pacific Islands Forum. Can I also be clear that when Prime Minister Brown was able to come to New Zealand when his borders opened up and the quarantine arrangements allowed, he came here and we hosted him on his inaugural visit. I intend to participate in the Pacific Islands Forum. I have signalled at my most recent bilateral with Foreign Minister Manele, when his diary permits we will meet in person, and I have also signalled that there are ample opportunities in particular meetings coming up, such as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, and the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum, for us to continue our strong relationship. We have a strong relationship with the Pacific. I'm really disappointed that members across that part of the House are trying to talk it down.