Luxton JoJO LUXTON (Labour): Thank you Mr Assistant Speaker. Well I think after that depressing speech it's time for a bit of cheer. It is my pleasure to take a call in this general debate this afternoon for a number of reasons but at the top of my list of reasons is the fact that this has been a tremendous year of relentless positivity relentless compassion and kindness and relentless hard work.While we're a couple of days shy of 1 December I thought this may be my only opportunity to talk more broadly in the spirit of Christmas. My contribution this afternoon I've named Twelve Achievements of Christmas: The Auspicious Government Remix". So here goes. I'll try to get through as many days as I can in the time that I've got and I'm really sorry to disappoint you but I won't be singing.On the first day of Christmas our Government gave to Kiwis the first 18 KiwiBuild homes and a cute little citrus tree.On the second day of Christmas our Government gave to Kiwis an extension of paid parental leave 18 KiwiBuild homes and a commitment to give children the best start in life.On the third day of Christmas our Government gave to Kiwis the guarantee of a healthy home an extension of paid parental leave the first KiwiBuild homes and a commitment to making sure all rentals are warm dry and affordable. Why? Because every New Zealander deserves a healthy home to live in at Christmastime let alone all year round.On the fourth day of Christmas our Government gave to Kiwis first-year fees-free post-secondary school study the guarantee of a healthy home an extension of paid parental leave the first KiwiBuild homes and a commitment to making education more affordable and accessible.Chris Bishop: What happened on the fifth day?JO LUXTON: But wait there's more Mr Bishop. On the fifth day of Christmas our Government gave to Kiwis $3 billion of investment in the regions through the Provincial Growth Fund first-year free study the guarantee of a healthy home an extension of paid parental leave the first KiwiBuild homes and a commitment to grow and support productivity in our regions.On the sixth day of Christmas our Government gave to Kiwis a restart of super fund contributions a $3 billion investment in our regions from the Provincial Growth Fund a year's fees-free study the guarantee of a healthy home an extension of paid parental leave the first KiwiBuild homes and a commitment to investing responsibly to enhance the long-term well-being of Kiwis.Chris Bishop: What happened on the seventh day?JO LUXTON: On the seventh day Mr Bishop our Government gave to Kiwis $1.5 billion to regenerate and revitalise Porirua restart super fund contributions $3 billion investment in the regions through the Provincial Growth Fund first-year free study the guarantee of a healthy home an extension of paid parental leave the first KiwiBuild homes and a commitment to working alongside iwi and community to support healthier safer and connected communities.On the eighth day of Christmas our Government gave to Kiwis 3.9 percent unemployment $1.5 billion to regenerate and revitalise Porirua restarted super fund contributions a $3 billion investment in the regions through the Provincial Growth Fund first-year fees-free study the guarantee of a healthy home an extension of paid parental leave the first KiwiBuild homes and a commitment to supporting young people into education employment or training particularly through programmes like our Mana in Mahi initiative.On the ninth day of Christmas our Government gave to Kiwis an $80 million investment to fix one of our major hospitals 3.9 percent unemployment $1.5 billion to regenerate and revitalise Porirua restarted super fund contributions $3 billion investment into the regions through the Provincial Growth Fund first-year free study a guarantee of a healthy home an extension of paid parental leave the first KiwiBuild homes and a commitment to improving access to high-quality health services and providing world-class facilities in our hospital.I think I'm going to run out of days unfortunately because my time is just about up. I know you're really really disappointed but you know I can send it to you.On the twelfth day of Christmas our Government gave to Kiwis a renewed sense of hope aspiration ambition and an opportunity for them to realise their worth and to live out their vision supported by a Government that governs from a place of integrity compassion and kindness.SPEAKER: I am going to remind members about disorderly behaviour and especially disorderly behaviour for people who call people by their first names.The debate having concluded the motion lapsed."