Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): ANZ's latest Quarterly Economic Outlook has reported that economic momentum heading into the Delta outbreak was "nothing short of remarkable", and during the higher alert level restrictions, the wider economy has been performing very well—"better than anyone dared hope". It reports that it is clear that macroeconomic stimulus has done what it can to limit the economic fallout from lockdowns. Domestic demand remains strong, unemployment at record lows, while business confidence is above pre-crisis levels. The growth in goods export prices has outstripped import prices and led to good returns in dairy, meat, and horticulture. Looking ahead, the ANZ expects low unemployment and a robust household sector, which will underpin a sustainable growth path for the economy of 4.2 percent in 2021 and 3.9 percent in 2022.