Roberts AngelaANGELA ROBERTS (Labour): It is my honour to take this call for this simple piece of very enabling legislation. The Girl Guides Association (New Zealand Branch) wants to discharge its duty to promote the welfare of the New Zealand branch in the best interests of the girls and young women it serves and has been asked to serve in statute. Recently the association has attempted to do just that. To ensure the long-term viability of the girl guides in New Zealand they have sought to dispose of long held and beloved property that has become uneconomic to hold. They aren't in the financial position to afford the luxury of holding property that operates at a deficit. In attempting this they have discovered that as we have already heard there is inconsistency between section 4 and section 6 of the Act. This bill clarifies the powers of the Girl Guides Association (New Zealand Branch) Incorporation Act 1942 to allow it to dispose of property that it deems necessary or desirable for promoting the welfare" of its organisation and the young women it serves. I appreciate the concerns that have been raised but we can be confident that the Girl Guides Association will use these powers wisely. We know that the Girl Guides Association is steeped in tradition. It has proven over the years to also be nimble and remain relevant to young women in New Zealand over many decades and generations. I didn't need to google this association because I stand proudly here as a woman who has been shaped by my time as a girl guide—Glen Bennett: Got your badge. ANGELA ROBERTS: Badges! My love for the bush came from the opportunities afforded by a really enthusiastic girl guide leader. That troop leader she packed us off to camp in all weather all conditions with such enthusiasm that we embraced it. It was wonderful. My parents provided me with wonderful opportunities throughout my childhood but going camping in the bush wasn't one of them. So the equity of access and opportunity provided by the association is one that I'm really really proud to say that I was able to enjoy. Being prepared was pretty important. We learnt planning and execution with precision. It meant our mess tent ran smoothly. It meant that even as we slept under the very rare Waikato downpour in our canvas tents—yes I'm that old—we remained warm and dry. The first time I experienced the power of international relations was in 1982 at Jamboree in Rotorua when I spent a lot of time talking to women for the first time for me from other countries. The confidence that comes with testing yourself physically and emotionally and the satisfaction you feel when you finally get to drop your pack after a six-hour tramp is powerful. I'm pretty sure my ability to persevere through adversity was partly honed while learning to dig the perfect latrine. My camp blanket and the badges that I sewed upon it were so treasured that I buried my dog in it. Today there aren't so many latrines being dug. There are a few more space camps and tech camps and eco-warriors and leadership expositions. The opportunities to experience community service are still there. Another example of a nimble and progressive association that I need to bring to the House does regard our beloved girl guide biscuits. As the member suggested after six years of selling door to door it was decided it was no longer a viable proposition but I'm pleased to report to the member for Rongotai that they were able to pivot and you can now pick up a packet at your local supermarket at the moment. So grab a packet or two—we'll see you at caucus OK? I urge you to support this simple bill so our beloved Girl Guides Association can continue to develop resilient women who serve and lead for New Zealand. I commend the bill to the House."