As the National Party spokesperson for police, I wish to acknowledge the heroic actions and the role our police undertook on March 15 last year. Within moments of being notified of what was taking place, they responded with speed and with haste and put their lives on the line to apprehend this individual, with a profound sense of duty to protect New Zealanders. Not only did they act on the day but in the days following, where they dutifully ensured that their presence was felt, not just in Christchurch but across New Zealand, to ensure people worshipping or praying at mosques, churches, or other places of worship could do so in peace. I say to our policemen and women, thank you. 