It's my honour today to speak for the first time in the debate in this Whare, and as the MP for Northcote, and a new member at that, I'm honoured and blessed in the opportunities in the short time that I've been a member of Parliament. Over the past few weeks, I've heard submissions from Māori on the Māori wards, and today we will hear that debate in the second and third readings. It's also an honour to stand here today with our Moriori whānau and acknowledge their special day and this bill going through the House in its first reading.