Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): The export sector continues to support the recovery. Today, Statistics New Zealand reported exports of goods rose 10 percent to $4.4 billion in September compared with the same period a year ago. The main contribution came from dairy products, with gains in prices in sales of milk powder, butter, and cheese. Statistics New Zealand noted that this was a strong start to the export season, with this month having the strongest value for exports for any September month since 2013. The meat sector also contributed strongly, with sales rising 22 percent in a month.