Hon ANDREW LITTLE (Minister of Health): Recently, I announced the latest round of research grants into some of New Zealand's biggest health concerns. Cancer, diabetes, and heart disease research will now get support through health research funding. A total of $68.4 million has been awarded through the Health Research Council and covers 31 general project grants, five Rangahau Hauora Māori grants, five Pacific project grants, and four longer-term programme grants. The Government is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders, and research is a vital part of this endeavour.