Rt Hon JACINDA ARDERN: Because they would have been fulfilling obligations rather than taking "a free ride". Again, 35,000 young people went into work and off benefit. We have now 215,000 people since we've been in Government who have taken up apprenticeships. We have 3,600 young people in employment and training through He Poutama Rangatahi, 5,000 in employment with Mana in Mahi. When I see a reduction in sanctions, my assumption is it's because young people are fulfilling their obligations, rather than the National Party's assumption that young people are suddenly being given a free ride.