Hon CARMEL SEPULONI: This year marks 16 years since New Zealand Sign Language became the second official language of New Zealand, championed by the former Minister for Disability Issues the Hon Ruth Dyson. I'm pleased to continue the work of the former Minister and I'm pleased at the progress we're making. We've increased funding to the New Zealand Sign Language Board. For the first time a practical guide has been developed to support Government agencies to implement the principles of the New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006. During COVID-19, New Zealand Sign Language interpreters were provided for Government briefings. An all-of-Government accessible communications group was established to make COVID-19 information available in New Zealand Sign Language as well as other alternative formats. And we've invested in inclusive and accessible spaces for the deaf community through our Creatives in Schools programme, for example.