It seems almost unbelievable that just a couple of years ago, in the middle of COVID, this country's deficit was 7.2 percent of GDP as we supported New Zealanders to stay attached to their work, and had various supports that were so important at the time. This coming year, the Budget deficit is down to 1.7 percent of GDP, and that is an absolutely remarkable turn-around, which says something about the sound economic management of the economy. 