The korowai that I wear today was presented to me by COLFO. I wear around my shoulders their hopes and expectations that they will be respected as a part of the New Zealand community and be able to take part fully and properly in the democratic process. They have elected me the task of advocating on their behalf in the manner that I have conducted myself over recent times. The weight of their expectations rests upon me, but their respect and support also embraces me, tied around my shoulders in a shroud. Two feathers from this korowai fell on to this chair when I first wore it on the day of swearing my oath of allegiance in this House. I keep these feathers in my cabinet here as a constant reminder of the oath I have taken and the community I have sworn to represent.