Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH (National): Thank you, Mr Speaker, and it's so good to see you in the Chair, reflecting the gravitas of the position in such a powerful way! This is an opportunity to have a parliamentary debate on a Wednesday afternoon at a time that many New Zealanders are facing a cost of living crisis that we have in this country. The price of so many everyday items is going up very substantially—fruit and vegetables, rent, housing costs, as well as transport costs—at a time that is putting real pressure on families.