Hon JAN TINETTI (Minister of Internal Affairs): I'm delighted to take a call in this debate in support of the Prime Minister's statement, but I want to start, like many have done before me, by acknowledging the people of New Zealand who have risen to the challenges that this global pandemic has imposed upon them. COVID-19 has not been easy, but the way that New Zealanders have risen to this challenge to fight for each other and joined together in unity has been inspiring. I want to thank everyone from the scientists, to our vaccinators, to our public servants, to our Kiwis who have just stayed at home and followed the rules because they know that, by doing that and putting people in their thoughts at the centre of what they do, they are saving lives.