To my campaign manager, Nick Costello, nothing will ever beat your good old-fashioned way of grassroots campaigning. To the Silver Fern Farms union members, who, on their Sunday day off, came out to support me in that first contested selection process—your presence and endorsement is what helped me build the confidence in local members to get me across the line. Mike, and especially to Sally Russell, I treasure your loyalty—a never-ending willingness to help and always be there. To the core Labour team of committed members and volunteers—Evan, Daniel, Beverley, Dolly, Vee, Les, Rion, Simon, Marjorie, Paddy, Anne, Rachel, and Liz—election after election, week after week, you turned up—along with Geoff and Don, our dedicated hording team—rain, hail, or shine. 