b'Employee engagementOver the past year, as we navigated through ongoing change, we remained focused on staffOur staff have been exemplary in theirwellbeing.dedication to ensuring that business continues as usual for our employersWe provided our people with access to crucial and learners during this time of change.support through initiatives like EAP counselling I am deeply grateful for their hard workservices, mental health first aid training, and and commitment. cultural competency programmes. To keep everyone connected across the motu, we Verna Niao, Executive Director hosted regional and national meetings, along with community-building events that brought our staff together. Celebrations such as the Olympics, Matariki, Pink Shirt Day, and Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori helped foster a strong sense ofMITO staff have continued to provideconnection.much needed national support for ourLooking ahead, we are committed to continuing sector, which has operations spreadto provide the resources and support our people across New Zealand. From arrangingneed to thrive.training to pastoral care, MITO staff have supported the extractives sector despite unsettling times for themselves. Thanks to Verna and her excellent team.Wayne Scott, Chief Executive Officer, AQA & MinEx26'