Radhakrishnan Priyanca; Rurawhe AdrianHon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN (Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector): Thank you Mr Speaker. As my colleagues have said before me can I begin my contribution by offering my congratulations to you and other presiding officers as well and also say that I look forward to working with you over the course of this term. As my colleague who has just resumed his seat the Hon Dr David Clark said New Zealanders have clearly voted at the recent election for stability and for certainty and it is with humility that we on this side of the House stand being the first majority Government under MMP in New Zealand. That election also has seen a turnout that has increased in 2020 and it grew the most for our youngest voters many of whom would not have been eligible to vote back in 2017 and were in 2020. Of course we made it much more accessible and you know improved their ability to be able to vote at the election. This year 60.9 percent of estimated eligible voters aged 18 to 24 voted up from 50.1 percent at the 2017 election. As the Minister for Youth that makes me really happy. Can I also say that one of the results of this election is one of the most diverse Parliaments that we've ever had. The diversity on this side of the House also makes me feel incredibly proud. We have an incredibly large Māori caucus Pacific caucus and for the first time ever an ethnic caucus as well. Can I extend my congratulations and welcome to all our new members of Parliament across the House but make particular acknowledgment of the fact that we do have now seven members of Parliament from Labour who identify with an ethnic minority community in New Zealand. And it is important. It's important that our House of Representatives actually reflects the diversity of the people that we are elected to serve. While the Leader of the Opposition made a comment last month around the diversity of thought that is important I just want to make the point that thought comes from experience and contexts and perspectives and that's what's important. It's important that all of us here when we make decisions that impact the lives of people around Aotearoa that we are able to understand their different contexts perspectives and experience. That's why I am so proud that on this side of the House we are beginning to look like the communities that we are here to represent. It's also important because many have said we can't be what we can't see. So it's important that people across New Zealand can actually see themselves represented at every level of leadership including here in Parliament. That makes me happy as the Minister for Diversity Inclusion and Ethnic Communities but we need to go further. I pivot now to the Speech from the Throne where there is a distinct recognition of the fact that this Government will have a focus on wellbeing and creating a fairer Aotearoa and that we will continue to strengthen social cohesion in New Zealand which is incredibly important. It's about supporting the diversity that I spoke of and creating a New Zealand where all people feel safe have equal access to opportunities and don't experience discrimination. I just want to quickly clarify because I have been asked over the last few weeks why the change in the portfolio name from ethnic communities to a focus on diversity and inclusion? I feel very strongly and our Government feels very strongly that not only must we acknowledge the importance and the value of diversity and the diversity of skills that we see but we must work to remove the barriers that prevent all New Zealanders from feeling like they belong as New Zealanders and from being able to participate in our society in our economy and our politics as well. So I'm pleased that there is that change and signalling that change in the work programme as well. Finally the three overarching objectives of this Government this term are to keep New Zealanders safe from COVID-19 to accelerate our economic recovery and to lay the foundations for a better future. I want to just end by thanking as the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector our charities our communities across New Zealand—our charitable sector—that demonstrated their aroha their resilience and their ability to adapt and respond quickly during lockdowns and various alert levels. They are critical for the success of New Zealand for a strong and well-functioning community to support all New Zealanders. Thank you.DEPUTY SPEAKER: This is a split call. I call the Hon Louise Upston—five minutes.