Lifting quality in our sector is at the heart of my agenda as the Minister for Building and Construction. This is a challenging time for everyone, and we're facing disruption and uncertainty. On top of COVID-19 impacts, we have a sector continuing to face systemic challenges that are holding us back from meeting the needs of New Zealand and New Zealanders. The building and construction sector is New Zealand's fourth-largest employer, accounting for 10 percent of New Zealand's workforce, and our fourth-largest industry by GDP. We are responsible for delivering much-needed housing infrastructure and commercial buildings, the places where New Zealanders live, work, and play. 