My alofa to those who helped me get here is also appropriate at this time. My family from far and wide, especially Sela, my mum, who picked up where Palepa couldn't continue, the Mana Labour Electorate Committee and E tū union, the scores of our dedicated, passionate volunteers and friends, the housewives of Titahi Bay, Paekākāriki, and Raumati who knocked on the doors, picked up phones, made food, messaged me with words of encouragement and siva-ed with me throughout the campaign—thank you. My core campaign team of Kieran, Josh, Brenda, Suzanne, Jim, Megan, Helen, Jamie, Baigent and Swann, Caroline and Geoff: you taught this political rookie the value of direct voter contact. I'm for ever grateful for your time, teachings, and friendship. Robin, Kathryn, Maryan, Dave, Dan, Jerome, Telea, Andrea, Neil, Janet Holborow, John Grundy, Carmel and Stuart: you always believed that I was capable of doing this even when I didn't think so myself. Thank you for providing me with the soft landings that I needed. 