Hon MICHAEL WOOD (Minister of Transport): Last week, I announced the selection of four preferred suppliers which Waka Kotahi will work with to invest in new and enhanced coastal shipping services around the country. Each of the four suppliers will bring at least one additional coastal shipping vessel into service, meaning that the Government and industry will be investing over $90 million together to unlock marine transport opportunities and grow our use of the blue highway. By investing in coastal shipping, we're reducing emissions from the freight sector, providing greater resilience for our supply chain, and also improving employment opportunities for mariners and supporting regional development. This investment is a win for resilience, a win for the climate, and a win for regional New Zealand.