For the first time in New Zealand's history, our statistics legislation recognises the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and the Government's obligation to work with Māori to ensure that data and statistics meet the needs of Māori, iwi, and hapū. Closing data gaps, and improving data quality, will ensure we make the right decisions to improve outcomes for these groups and that they can make decisions themselves which empower their people. We want this approach to empower Māori, iwi, and hapū to make decisions that will benefit their communities. The bill supports work already under way such as developing a Māori data governance model. This model will mutually benefit Māori and Government agencies by realising Māori data aspirations through effective iwi-Māori participation in the data and statistics system, and supporting Government policy development that is informed by Te Ao Māori insights and innovations. At this point, I do want to pay respect to my colleague the Hon Meka Whaitiri for her strong and important leadership in this area.