My new electorate of Takanini is vibrant and is diverse. I have done medical work for many years within parts of the electorate, so I am blessed to be elected to this position. I have had the privilege of meeting our colourful community, young and old. Our population is the second-fastest growing in New Zealand, and with it comes various challenges. We have some residential areas being developed at a fast rate, which means we need infrastructure to help to cope with this increase. I am grateful that our Labour-led Government is focusing on infrastructure projects that will help our population growth and also support jobs during this COVID-19 environment. I think about Ormiston Primary School, which has recently received over $10 million to help build more classrooms for our tamariki, and I also think about the $1.3 billion investment that will help Mill Road develop as another safe and reliable link between Manukau and Drury. My priority is to help ensure that our communities thrive and flourish, and, with our population growth, to ensure that our communities feel connected, feel safe, and feel at home.