We were criticised by the current Government members, when they were in Opposition, for not throwing more money around and for being too controlled, but, while being disciplined, we also knew where Kiwis' money was best spent. We also were cognisant of the fact of who would have to pay that money back. We kept a focus on reducing debt, and that meant making some sacrifices, and there were some wage rounds and some capital expenditure that was pushed out. But things still didn't stand still, even in those days. Decisions were balanced against the need to continue to grow this country, against the financial discipline of maintaining a really low debt level for New Zealand and its future. 