The Green Party acknowledges the efforts of those keeping us safe: from contact tracers and border workers to researchers and vaccinators. We have always supported a response to COVID-19 that is equitable and keeps people safe. We're guided by our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and we recognise the importance of Māori-led strategies for Māori. We also acknowledge the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on Pasifika communities, especially in South Auckland. We support a Pacific-led response for their communities. Finally, we acknowledge the particular toll this pandemic has had on immunocompromised people and people with disabilities, who deserve the very best care we can give.