Hon PEENI HENARE: Whānau Māori are more likely to be worse off from the effects of COVID-19, which is why the needs of Māori are at the forefront of this Government's COVID-19 vaccination programme. Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity have been central, from planning to implementation of the programme. Māori have been involved in all levels of decision making, from Government to technical advisory groups, and right to on-the-ground working with our communities. As we know, older Māori and Pacific peoples are more likely to live with whānau rather than in an aged-care facility. That is why 40,000 vaccine courses will be allocated to Māori and Pacific health providers to target vaccinations within the communities they service in order to reach these older people. This is just the starting point. The initial funding of approximately $39 million will ensure Māori communities and providers are prepared for the roll-out of the COVID19 programme in their communities.