Waitā: this is a time when we acknowledge the oceans and the coast, and acknowledge the work that we are doing to tackle the challenges there, too. In particular, whilst I was away, I want to acknowledge my colleagues Dr Ayesha Verrall and the Hon David Parker for the announcements that they've made in terms of the restoration of the Hauraki Gulf, and all of the hapū, the iwi, and whānau there that have been working incredibly hard. 