Wahanui's speech in 1884 and the subsequent gifting to Parliament of his taiaha, Maungārongo, were significant gestures towards the new relationship between Maniapoto and the Crown. This first reading of the Maniapoto Settlement Claims Bill represents a similar new beginning to a relationship of trust and collaboration between Ngāti Maniapoto and the Crown. The Maniapoto relationship with Parliament and the Crown continues to this day. Maniapoto are prominent in this House, with my colleagues the Hon Nanaia Mahuta, the Hon Willie Jackson, as well as the Hon Simon Bridges and Shane Reti being but a few of many to stand in this House. As I've mentioned, the uncertainties of COVID-19 have meant that the Crown has not yet delivered its apology for its many breaches. I look forward to delivering the Crown apology at a ceremony in your rohe as soon as it is safe enough to do so.