Hon CHRIS HIPKINS (Minister of Education): Good news. I've seen the latest figures from the very successful Apprenticeship Boost initiative, part of our COVID-19 support initiatives that have been helping employers to keep their early stage apprentices employed and in training: 18,507 employers have now been engaged, 26,000 apprentices are currently eligible for an Apprenticeship Boost payment, and, in total, 49,000 apprentices have so far benefited from the scheme. As part of this year's Budget, Apprenticeship Boost has now been extended through to December next year.