Hon STUART NASH: The Government moved quickly to provide support for event organisers due to the precarious nature of this industry in times of uncertainty. As a consequence, thousands of New Zealanders were able to enjoy large concerts and festivals over summer. But Omicron has changed the game and we have adapted our plan in response. We know that under the current Red settings, large events cannot proceed. This is devastating for event organisers, artists, and everyone associated with large-scale events, including attendees. The changes I announced last week will provide a degree of certainty so that event organisers can continue to plan despite the ongoing unpredictability due to COVID-19. Already, event organisers in Auckland and Mangawhai have received funds paid out of the scheme, 17 events have been delivered with our help, and we expect 53 still to proceed over the next few months.