Hon MICHAEL WOOD (Minister of Transport): Yesterday, I joined my colleague the Minister for Social Development and Employment, the Hon Carmel Sepuloni, to announce support to help 64,000 New Zealanders access driver licence testing and training. Having a driver licence is a key requirement for up to 70 percent of jobs, yet a big portion of our community can't access training or tests due to costs or other barriers such as location. Evidence shows that getting a driver's licence is an important step in obtaining employment, staying out of the justice system, and staying safe on our roads. This $86.5 million investment from Budget 2022 will have tangible results for people progressing through the driver licensing system and broader social and economic benefits for Aotearoa New Zealand.