Muller ToddTODD MULLER (National—Bay of Plenty): And they call themselves a Government. What a dishevelled disorganised bunch that we look out across today led by a group who have never had a new idea since they were in their student union days—free this free that sock the rich smack the businesses; they're still caught back in the 1990s—supported by a grumpy curmudgeon who spends most of his time polishing his baubles of power to see his reflection in them supported by a small individual who enjoys playing planes and ships in the bath but more importantly I think supported by an individual who saunters around regional New Zealand—sort of John Wayne without the horse and the saddle and the gun. And then of course over on the other side is the Green Party. They are split to the core because they have not reconciled the fact that they have accountability now that they are part of a Government. Most of them still see the role of MP as being a perpetual protest day after day going from one protest movement to the other. Meanwhile in New Zealand out of the Wellington bubble we have families who are working very hard every day despite the worst efforts of this Government and they are the communities that leader Simon Bridges has been connected with over the last 3 months. I have been in one of those meetings and Simon was right when he spoke before of the issues that were raised. There is huge concern over the way that this Government has taken an economy that was seen as one of the best performers in the OECD and is already putting the handbrake on it through a deliberate effort to target those who create wealth and put impediments in front of them. How many of this lot have actually gone out and talked to a small-business owner? How many of you have actually fronted and said Here's our plan for 90-day repeal. Here's our plan to lift the minimum wage. Here's our plan to make your business harder."? None of them have; they are caught in the bubble of Wellington. They are too scared to get out and front the people who create the wealth and opportunities in this country. That was an absolute key feedback. And on law and order—they cannot help it. They are predominantly motivated by looking after the interests of those who commit the crimes as opposed to the victims. It is in their DNA. And that is why over there the New Zealand First Party look down at the floor. They know this is true—that their marriage of convenience means they have to swallow rat after rat after rat every week and they're starting to get a bit belchy aren't they Mr Jones? It's quite a challenge for New Zealanders as you see when you get out amongst our communities and listen to them. I will give you a specific example of an area where this Government is letting communities down and there is a lack of focus on infrastructure. Hon Members: Ha ha!TODD MULLER: They laugh; of course they do. Let me tell you a story about a community in Ōmokoroa—6000 people grown from 3000. A huge number of that growth in affordable homes is because the previous Government said that it is critical that we get housing at the right price point. The Western Bay of Plenty District Council said "Yes we'll facilitate fast-track consents." The New Zealand Transport Agency said "Because the Government had provided us with the funding in the Budget we will build the road that goes from Ōmokoroa to Tauranga and we will start with the tender process." It has started. The Budget has committed. The tender process is already out there and this lot come along and cancel it because they want trams in Auckland. It's outrageous. It's the fastest-growing city in the country it absolutely demands infrastructure and Phil Twyford wouldn't know Tauranga if he tripped over on a map. It's ridiculous. It's absolutely ridiculous for a community that is growing that is part of the future of this country—and infrastructure is critical for our communities of Ōmokoroa and Te Puna—[Interruption] And they all laugh. So I can tell everyone who is back at home in this community and is watching that the response from the Government when I look across the House is laughter and sneering and saying "Your interests aren't important. We prioritise Auckland. We do not prioritise Ōmokoroa. We do not prioritise Te Puna. We do not prioritise Tauranga. In fact we do not prioritise small businesses families and people who are making a living in this country on behalf of this wider community." The performance of this Government thus far 10 months in is a disgrace."