Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): Activity in the services sector expanded to above its long-term average—for the second successive month—in June, with the seasonally adjusted BNZ-Business New Zealand Performance of Services Index at 55.4, new orders at 61.7, and sales at 56.5 remained at healthy levels, while employment rose. The BNZ economists said the positive result indicated that the economy had momentum in the June quarter. There is further opportunity for growth in the services sector, with the opening of borders and the prospect of a strong tourism season this summer, including the arrival of cruise ships, which begin this week. Nevertheless, we do know that 2022 is continuing to be a tough year for many households and businesses, and we will continue our support for them through this period.