Walters Vanushi; Dean JacquiVANUSHI WALTERS (Labour—Upper Harbour): Kia ora koutou. It's a pleasure to rise and speak in the general debate today. I want to start by acknowledging the impact of COVID-19 on other countries around the world with more than 2.5 million deaths worldwide and countries including the US Brazil India Russia and the UK and France suffering hugely in terms of loss of life. I also want to reflect on some words that Nobel Prize - winning economist Joseph Stiglitz wrote back late last year when referring to New Zealand's response. He said It's a country in which competent Government relied on science and expertise to make decisions a country where there is a high level of social solidarity. Citizens recognise that their behaviour affects others." He goes on to say "New Zealand has managed to bring the disease under control and is working to re-deploy some underused resources to build the kind of economy that should make the post-pandemic world one that is greener and more knowledge-based with even greater equality trust and solidarity."I want to focus purely on the point here that New Zealand people recognise that their behaviour affects others and I just want to take a moment to say how proud I am of Aucklanders who stuck to their bubbles in level 3 who remained vigilant in terms of keeping social distance in level 2 and who now at level 1 can be proud of the fact that our collective action has allowed us to return safely to level 1. We know that this hasn't been an easy period for many that many businesses have been creative in their responses but our economy is bouncing back faster than many others around the world. Many have spoken to me about valuing the Government supports provided during this time. They talk about things like the support they have received through the Small Business Cashflow (Loan) Scheme which has benefited over 100000 businesses so far. They talk about helping businesses pay workers including self-employed workers told to self-isolate because of COVID-19 through the COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme. They talk about the new Resurgence Support Payment and they also talk about the wage subsidy scheme. But there's more. People also talk to me about how we're supporting our emerging workforce. It was really exciting to see that over 100000 people have benefited from free trades training since it was launched just last year in July. I was also really excited to see that we recently announced a $5.5 million funding boost for Māori trades and training—just fantastic.I ran Zui for people in Upper Harbour while we were at level 2 to respond to some of the questions about the Government supports available as well as answer other questions. There were so many conversations I've had with constituents where people have recognised the importance of protecting all of us here in New Zealand taking a strong health response and continuing to do so while the vaccine is rolled out. There is a real sense from many people I've spoken to about the strong position we're now in compared to many countries around the world. In terms of the vaccine I'm hearing a lot of positivity from people about choosing to take the vaccine when it's available to the broader public but I must admit that I've also been concerned to hear the echoes of misinformation that do exist. Misinformation isn't something new. However when it threatens people's very lives and our collective health there's a particular call on all of us to highlight how to identify false information and most importantly how to locate accurate information. Because of this we now have a new obligation in terms of social solidarity. In addition to being vigilant about hand-washing scanning and wearing masks where required we need to all seek out hold and pass on information responsibly about the vaccine. The best source of information is the Government's COVID website and I'd encourage all New Zealanders to add the website covid19.govt.nz to your favourites so you can quickly check in on the facts as the vaccine roll-out continues. Kia ora tātou.ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Jacqui Dean): Order! Before I take the next call can I just encourage the House particularly new members who are reading off prepared speeches—I encourage you members to break away from the prepared speech and speak directly to the House."