This is another high-performance sporting achievement where the best of us was showcased to the world. In every single race, there were desirable disciplines and virtues that New Zealand society upholds and models: composure, graciousness, and a never-give-up attitude. To summarise: other teams may have extensive US and European boat-builders; we have Southern Spars in west Auckland. Other teams have NASA at Cape Canaveral; we have Rocket Lab in Taranaki. And other teams may have extensive human resources, but we have the sailors. The National Party warmly congratulates Emirates Team New Zealand.