Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Minister of Foreign Affairs): Among a raft of measures, New Zealand is jointly funding the World Health Organization Pacific-wide regional coronavirus response with Australia. Due to the nature of the virus, when we help the Pacific, we help ourselves in New Zealand. Only by ensuring public health and establishing economic security across our Pacific region can New Zealand overcome its effects. This is because Pacific countries' health systems and economies are expected to be more severely impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks than in our countries. In times like these, it's essential to work with our partners. New Zealand has taken the appropriate measures to protect the health of its own people while maintaining close working relationships with our neighbours.