It is great to see our highly vaccinated population: almost 4 million New Zealanders double vaccinated and over 200,000 children have had their first dose. Over 1.9 million New Zealanders have received their COVID-19 booster vaccinations and uptake is rising rapidly. Our vaccination rates and the COVID-19 protection framework defied predictions of a summer surge and prevented the Delta destruction seen around the globe. It's something that is not talked about very much, but we did defy what was seen around the rest of the globe. We can draw confidence from our position, confidence that with a clear plan, good scientific advice, and a unity of purpose New Zealand can chart its own path and together we can do this.