Radhakrishnan Priyanca; Rurawhe AdrianHon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN (Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector): Tēnā koe e te Māngai o te Whare. We're here having this debate in this House today because every life matters. That's the essence of the zero suicide report. It's also what our suicide prevention strategy is called. We're here as Minister Little said in his contribution because this is an important conversation to have; it's also a difficult conversation to have. I echo what other members in this House have said before me: that this is an issue that touches has touched many of us in this House and beyond and I dedicate my contribution to those we have lost through suicide people in my family and friends and beyond that across Aotearoa and beyond. It is a global issue that faces all of us.I also just want to echo a comment that was made previously as we consider the stats. We know that the statistics are unacceptable in Aotearoa. We know that our suicide numbers are very high but I want us also to keep in mind and hold at the heart of our debate here today that we're not just talking about numbers; that we're talking about people who were valued who were cherished and who were loved by their whānau and their communities.I speak as the member of Parliament for Maungakiekie where this is an issue that is raised with me time and again across my electorate. I also speak as the Minister for Youth because the evidence tells us that some groups are at higher risk of dying by suicide and we know that this is something that affects our young people and affects them tremendously. It is raised with me in conversations that I have with our rangatahi across Aotearoa.We know also—we keep at the heart of our debate here—that when we talk about suicide suicide is complex that identities are complex that life is complex. But we also hold on to what we know: that suicide is preventable. And I just want to take a moment to acknowledge the Zero Suicide Aotearoa report the cross-party group that commissioned the report and the various organisations that have put their time and effort into reviewing what is in this report and what it tells us. I mihi to you all and those who have spent many years working with those with suicidal ideation but also whānau who have lost loved ones and I thank you for your work at this point.I think one thing that we agree with across the House here is that the time has passed for us to raise awareness about this issue; the time has come for action. And that's why we have a Suicide Prevention Office that was established in 2019. That is why we have a suicide prevention strategy and an action plan that guides the approach that we take and the actions that we take to address this issue.I also want to acknowledge the Suicide Prevention Office and particularly also pay tribute to the director Carla na Nagara because I've had conversations with her and I know that the approach that they take is that one size doesn't fit all. I know that they're aware that the trends also show and it's laid out in this report that there are specific groups that are more at risk of suicide and suicidal ideation—that for example the trend shows that it is increasing in some other groups like our Asian communities as well. I know there's been a concerted effort to go out there and understand what puts people at risk so that we can take the steps that are relevant to them with them to address the issue. And I thank those involved in that as well.Finally I'll make the point that while steps are being taken on this side of the House to ensure that people have the mental health and wellbeing support when they need it earlier on in a way that is culturally relevant and appropriate and safe and in a way that breaks the stigma that often is held around these issues we are also taking steps to change the landscape that often contributes. So we are addressing things like the long-term challenges that face us: the housing crisis support for those without jobs who can't work because of a health condition or a disability lifting wages creating jobs addressing family and sexual violence addressing racism and discrimination ensuring that we strengthen social cohesion across Aotearoa so that everyone can feel safe valued heard have a sense of belonging—DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The member's time has expired.