Coming to this annual review, of course this annual review took place in a context and environment that has now changed significantly. When we put together our report, COVID-19 was being seen as a global health challenge, and we did ask questions about the preparedness of schools, but, in the early childhood sector in particular, I have a sense that the issues that were once absolutely top of the pile will now be joined by other significant issues. We have been focused in recent times in New Zealand on the issue of teacher shortages in early childhood education, the pressing issues of teacher pay, and the issues of viability of some centres. But today, we face much more immediate challenges, and I have two series of questions for the Minister, if he'll just be patient with me. 