As the first woman MP for Taieri, I acknowledge all the wāhine toa who made today possible: the Rt Hon Helen Clark, who in 2005 awarded me a New Zealand Bravery Medal for my services to journalism after the Asian tsunami in Banda Aceh. Ka mihi for supporting my election campaign, Helen. Our incredible Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, whose relentless positivity inspired me to take the first step on my journey. Former Dunedin South MP the Hon Clare Curran—I'm so delighted to see you here today—who served her constituents so fearlessly and was thoroughly generous in her handing of the baton. My Dunedin-based colleague MP Rachel Brooking, it's an honour to serve with you. Maiinga, my namesake, aroha nui.