New Zealanders were hugely generous in their response to the earthquakes. Rangiora folks sent fragrant baking across the city. We had the energy of the student army and the Farmy Army, who mobilised hundreds of volunteers to help shift silt with shovels and wheelbarrows, while billions of dollars flowed from Treasury. I acknowledge the support that we received in Ōtautahi, Christchurch from all over Aotearoa and the world. People reached out to us and each other, and that was powerful.