Lorck AnnaANNA LORCK (Labour—Tukituki): I rise as the final speaker in this general debate to talk about the absolute proudly provincial rural MPs that are on this side of the House. We are a very very strong bunch. And I can tell you a really good reason about why these provincial regions are doing so well. It comes down to teamwork. It comes to strong working relationships positive attitudes drive and passion for the region. Building partnerships: Labour Government with local and regional council iwi and private sector business industry and of course our people. We are all working together striving for a strong economy locally and nationally.As we do I would like to take this opportunity first to acknowledge Rex Graham. Rex Graham is the outgoing Hawke's Bay Regional Council chairman who resigned from his position in early June due to his cancer return. Rex has been described by former Tukituki MP Rick Barker as the Best chairman [of the] regional council … in 30 years." The biggest change Rex has brought about was a passion for building a strong relationship with mana whenua and his environmental efforts. Over the years Rex and I have worked together supporting and opposing each other on local issues. We've had feisty conversations but I know we have a mutual respect for each other. He works hard he's passionate and Hawke's Bay runs through his veins. And now his loyal deputy Rick Barker has stepped up to serve as chair of Hawke's Bay Regional Council.Leadership—this is what Hawke's Bay is achieving by working together uniting a region to grow and build a bright and sustainable future for all generations. When you look at the Tukituki electorate with Hastings at our heart we know that as we continue to build these excellent strong working relationships it's absolutely critical to our ongoing success. It's how we get things done.We are in a transformational time with our can-do attitude entrepreneurial talent leadership and innovation growing jobs and bringing our people with us. As the local MP for Hastings Tukituki electorate I would like to report that our city and district is absolutely going for it. Hastings is becoming an absolute success story of the region. We are the engine room for Hawke's Bay and we were once called "The fruit bowl of New Zealand"; now we're called "The food capital of this country". And we are celebrating our success; working hard and building on our strengths. Record investment into local industry; leading locally and exporting to the world. We're creating a food innovation hub called foodeast and this Government is getting right behind us investing $12 million to help get this project under way. It will be the place of innovation and connection designed to add value to our region's food beverage and agritech businesses. We're backing growers. We're investing and growing jobs. We've got everything going in Hawke's Bay—Shanan Halbert: Go Wattie's.ANNA LORCK: —and that's why—yes that's right. Let's go Wattie's. Thank you Mr Shanan over here for saying that. He's local too. He comes from Hawke's Bay.Now this food innovation hub this is forecast to add another $100 million to the region's GPD and bring $100 million—yes—and 500 new full-time jobs to Hawke's Bay over the next 15 years. All driven by local passion innovation entrepreneurship working together maximising every opportunity for Hawke's Bay's growth and productivity. And it shows a Government who's prepared to work alongside invest with locals where we need it. This is real evidence of foundations for rebuilding our future. Thank you Mr Speaker.The debate having concluded the motion lapsed."