Ngāti Rangitihi have endured a long wait to settle their historical claims, and I acknowledge their patience, commitment, and fortitude. This settlement is a testament to the years of Ngāti Rangitihi's hard work in negotiating a deed of settlement with the Crown. I acknowledge the work of the Crown's chief negotiator, Katherine Gordon, and the officials at Te Arawhiti and partner agencies who led and supported the negotiations. Reaching the third reading of this bill is in no small part due to their ongoing and steadfast commitment to achieving a Treaty settlement between Ngāti Rangitihi and the Crown. 