Hon GRANT ROBERTSON: The Government has responded with the new targeted COVID support payment which will help viable but vulnerable businesses through the peak of Omicron. So far, this payment has paid out $280.51 million to 56,775 applicants. On a regional basis, Auckland has received 56 percent of the payments by amount going to business, followed by Christchurch on 8 percent, and Wellington on 7 percent. I would also note that sole traders make up nearly half of the amount that has gone out—a distinction of our scheme in New Zealand, where we've continued to support sole traders throughout this period. This is about providing cash flow and confidence to help protect jobs and support New Zealand businesses through this very difficult time. 