Allan KiritapuKIRITAPU ALLAN (Labour): It's a delight to be able to speak on this bill this afternoon. I just want to thank Todd Muller the member who just spoke for bringing Doug's name into the Chamber because he has absolutely been a stalwart—ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Adrian Rurawhe): Can you give the full name?KIRITAPU ALLAN: Doug Voss—Dougie Voss. The first time I met Doug was when we were having a good old debate. It was a horticultural industry event and my oh my he spoke with such passion about the need for—Todd Muller: Could you get a word in?KIRITAPU ALLAN: I barely got a word in but we won the debate so that was good. But you know he and many others as the spokesperson for the Opposition just mentioned have really had their hand on the tiller in terms of being stewards to bring this bill into the House this afternoon. So first can I commend the Minister who has played a leadership role in I guess galvanising and working alongside all the industry groups the sector groups in making sure that this legislation comes before us this afternoon and no doubt in the Primary Production Committee we will enjoy some good discussions to ensure that the bill does strike the balance in terms of getting the regulations right. But I just want to acknowledge it has been a long road to get to this place today.It was also really exciting that when the Minister made the announcement he went up into my little patch of the world—Ōpōtiki—and met with Catriona and Mark White to make the announcement and said that this bill would be introduced into this House. We have had the privilege in the Primary Production Committee of hearing from Catriona and Mark about the significance of the organics industry to our national economy and to our brand: Brand New Zealand. I too want to echo the comments of my colleague across the Chamber. In the interesting times that we are in at the moment it is our food producers who have an exceptional reputation who will be a constant source—as they always are. But they will be a constant that we will draw upon for their skills their leadership and their expertise. So whilst we are living in a relatively uncertain time I want to in advance thank them for their leadership which I know will be an incredible contribution as we weather the storms that flow from COVID-19. It is the likes of Mark and Catriona and Doug and many others. I want to acknowledge the work too of Horticulture New Zealand and Mike Chapman and all of the team there who since day one—since I was put into the position on the side of the House—have been championing the introduction of these regulations. What it means is that for the term organics" there will be codified regulated criteria that those who choose to use that term must adhere to. What that does for our food producers who export our products we believe—and the feedback that we've had—is that that will secure their brand. It will add value to their brand as they market product in the international environment. My colleagues from both sides of the House will have the opportunity to hear from the leaders within the organics industries both exporters and shop fronts right through to food producers and I know it's a dynamic and discussion that's occurring within the organics industry now about all the various roles that they each play alongside each other. So I'm looking forward to that debate and those discussions. I'm looking forward to gaining their input as we undertake the task of ensuring that the regulations that we do introduce are fit for purpose.Again I just recognise the comments that my colleague who spoke just prior made in respect of red-flagging what some of the issues may be for the Opposition. I think that we can share in our collective sense that those are concerns that will be delicately held by both sides of this House and I trust that the way that we have tended to work in the Primary Production Committee will mean that we'll get to a suitable resolve where we're proud of the bill that enters into this House on its third reading. So I won't take too much of the House's time but I just acknowledge all of those that have fought for so long to ensure that the organics industry in New Zealand does become regulated. This afternoon is a proud day for all of them."