Hon POTO WILLIAMS (Minister of Conservation): Meitaki e te Vaa Tuatua. Next week, we mark Conservation Week, which is our opportunity each year to increase awareness of, and connection with, our natural world. Every year, thousands of New Zealand roll up their sleeves and get involved in conservation activities at home or attend one of the many events across the country. Engaging with nature benefits our environment and also ourselves: Ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata. When the land is well, the people are well; and when Papatūānuku thrives, we all thrive. This Conservation Week, I encourage all members of this House to get out into our backyard, roll up their sleeves, and support.