There are so many people to acknowledge that are no longer here with us. I think back to the ilk of those like Te Kura-o-te Marama Waaka, Te Autiti Wikiriwhi, Ngawhare Maika, Te Rangi-puawhe, Kāpiti Hamiora, and Hamuera Mitchell. These are but a few, all of whom had been involved in some way, shape, and form in the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. That is an institute that has spanned a number of years and made a huge contribution. I acknowledge those koroua and I acknowledge the many kuia who have been selfless in their contribution to advancing the aspirations of Te Arawa but also of te iwi Māori in the work that they're doing in association with this institute. 