I have to say the Prime Minister's statement demonstrates that, with a strong Green voice in this Parliament and in this Government, Aotearoa is at last heading towards a future where communities thrive, where ecosystems flourish, and our economy is sustainable and pollution-free. That is the vision that the Green Party was founded on over 30 years ago. I am going to respond to the Prime Minister's statement through the lens of each of those three long-term and long-held priorities, but before I do, I do want to offer our response in relation to the shorter term but somewhat all-consuming challenge that is in front of us right now. It is entirely understandable that the attention of both the people and the Government of Aotearoa is taken up primarily with the ongoing pandemic crisis. 