Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): The primary sector is continuing to support and secure the recovery. The ANZ Commodity Price Index, which was released yesterday, rose by 0.8 percent in June—the ninth successive monthly increase—to leave the index at a record high. The gains were broad-based, with producers benefiting from higher prices as global demand for New Zealand's commodities remains robust. Forestry extended its record highs, rising by 3.6 percent in June, while meat and fibre rose 1.8 percent, and horticulture gained 4.3 percent. Dairy prices did ease by 1.5 percent, but they are still 35 percent higher than they were a year ago. When returns to producers are converted back to New Zealand dollars, the overall index rose by 2.3 percent. Nevertheless, our producers are operating in a volatile market, reflecting the impact of the pandemic.