Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS (Minister of Research, Science and Innovation): Talofa lava, Mr Speaker. Today, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Health, and I announced the COVID-19 vaccine strategy. The COVID-19 strategy aims to secure a vaccine—safe, effective, and in sufficient quantities—at the earliest possible time. It will enable New Zealand scientists to ramp up their important research, allow New Zealand to contribute to global research efforts, and explore the potential of vaccine manufacturing capability in New Zealand. We've set aside $37 million as part of the strategy, which will see New Zealand collaborate on the development of diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments of COVID-19. The development of a vaccine is an immense global challenge, and the Government's approach is recognition that this will take time, cohesion, and expertise from across the board, from home-grown science capability to the leading role New Zealand will take in the Pacific in the distribution of the vaccine once it is discovered.