Chen NaisiNAISI CHEN (Labour): Thank you Mr Speaker. Today there is only one more sleep until Budget 2023. It's going to be a comprehensive Budget; a forward-looking Budget. It's our plan that sets the stage for New Zealand's continued progress and prosperity. This Budget will be a testament to the dedication and vision of our Government which has tirelessly worked to address the challenges facing our nation to create a brighter future for all. I know that Budget 2023 is going to be testament to the Government's commitment to building a resilient and inclusive society. It prioritises investments into skills into science and into infrastructure—all of which are critical for driving economic growth and improving the wellbeing of our citizens. With a focus on sustainable practices and forward-thinking policies this Budget sets us on a path towards a greener fairer and more prosperous future.On the other hand let us not forget the Opposition—specifically the National Party. While they might present themselves as an alternative their track record in similar circumstances raises questions about their ability to effectively govern and to address the needs of New Zealanders. The National Party struggles to present a cohesive vision for the future and their policies often lack the innovative and progressive approaches needed to navigate the challenges of the modern world.I've got a confession to make. I didn't write that speech; ChatGPT wrote that speech. Even ChatGPT knows the negativity and the fact that National is not fit to govern. All the negativity that we've heard from the other side of this coalition of cuts" has come through online. It's come through to the fact that even an AI generic robot knows that they don't have a vision for New Zealand.I am so proud of the track record of our Government. I'm so proud of the fundamental investment we've done to make sure people like myself my generation people from my background—who are children of migrant families—get the support to have a chance at thriving here in New Zealand. We stare down two very different futures for New Zealand at the coming election.We know that there is one side of the House—our Government—making sure that we truly invest in every single New Zealander and making sure that everyone who comes on to this land has equal opportunities to thrive in life. I'm so proud of making sure that we have given investment into our mothers; into children through our paid parental leave. I'm so proud of making sure that we've raised the wages of teachers nurses and all healthcare workers. I'm so proud of the fact that our Government has prioritised those who are on the lowest wages to make sure that their work actually earns them a dignified living.There is huge contrast to be made with the other side of the House. Those on the other side the National Party have been talking about the people who live in South Auckland garages. Those are human beings. Those are people who have a dream and have multiple talents. When I was meeting with the decision makers of Auckland City a couple of weeks back I was telling a member "Do you know who are the up-and-coming talent in our classical music world our opera our orchestras?" Those are the South Auckland kids who were given a chance. They were taken by buses to come into Auckland City to listen to those classical music performances to be truly believers that they can make something of their lives and to make something of their talents. Those are the people that our Government will continually support. We're not going to talk them down.One of the privileges of being able to visit some of the businesses around New Zealand is to see the young entrepreneurs. This Government backs them. We've started more business loans. We've started our Business Payment Practices Bill to make sure that those who are actually growing our economy—and not just the large businesses that negative Nicola is meeting with every day—have their voices heard.So there is one more sleep until Budget day. We all know that this is going to be a great back to basics bread and butter Budget to truly look after every single New Zealander and I know I'll be proud of it."