It's important to acknowledge that the objectives of this bill are more important now as we consider the economic impacts of COVID-19 on Māori employment and economic opportunities. The aim of this bill is to support the use and development of Māori land according to the wishes of its owners. Enabling owners of Māori land to use and develop their land will support the economic recovery from COVID-19 and will help employment in the regions, where Māori land is concentrated, such as Te Tai Tokerau, Tai Rāwhiti, Waiariki, and elsewhere in New Zealand. Enabling more homes on Māori land will help address our housing challenges and enable Māori to contribute solutions to these problems.