When we debated the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill in the House, giving wartime powers to Gerry Brownlee, I asked for three things. I asked that the voice of our communities be heard and that people in our community be the drivers of our recovery. I asked for the process to be open and transparent, and I asked for the recovery to be at a good pace. Sadly, my requests were not agreed, and we ended up with a disempowerment and frustration that remains with many even today. In August 2020, we still have inadequately or unrepaired homes. 