Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Deputy Prime Minister): Today I want to give an update to the House on the situation in Canterbury after the weather event and what the Government is doing to assist local communities in response and recovery. This has been a really tough time for the people of South, Mid, and North Canterbury, and I want to acknowledge how disruptive and distressing this flooding has been for the people impacted by this weather event. I'd like to recognise the extraordinary efforts of emergency management staff, first responders, volunteers, Ngāi Tahu, the Rural Support Trust, and community and rural leaders across the region.