I'm well aware that I am here because of the inspirational women leaders who have gone before, women leaders who have climbed the career ladder and then tied it off firmly for those who were coming up behind them, rather than kicking it down. I would like to acknowledge the Rt Hon Helen Clark, Hon Lianne Dalziel, Hon Dame Ann Hercus, and Hon Ruth Dyson, in particular, for being truly extraordinary examples of this style of leadership. And I stand here because of the inspirational women around me: the Canterbury Labour women's branch, a group of exceptional women who will do and are doing great things to support women; the amazing women I see in this place—too many to mention, but I want to acknowledge my Canterbury colleagues Hon Dr Megan Woods, Hon Poto Williams, Jo Luxton, and Dr Tracey McLellan. I'll also sneak in a mention for Dr Duncan Webb—clearly not as a woman but as a feminist ally—and, of course, our Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern. Prime Minister, in a short time you have changed the conversation about what it is to be a genuine leader and had the courage to bring compassion and kindness back into leadership. I am often frustrated by how kindness is conflated with weakness, when rather to lead with kindness takes enormous courage. In the best possible way, Prime Minister, you have set the bar higher for us all.