But, as Minister for Women, I want to also focus and make sure that women are part of that recovery and have a strong focus in that recovery. Our New Zealand women have been absolutely amazing throughout our response to the pandemic. We have seen women who have led the charge: women scientists, healthcare workers, people at the front lines in essential working positions, innovators, and community organisers—the majority of whom have actually been women who have stood up and faced this pandemic head-on. 