This bill is about strengthening democracy. It's about making good decisions which represent the mosaic, the cultural diversity of our society and culture, and is about building a stronger future. I was one of the regional councillors that was removed by Ministers Rodney Hide and Nick Smith in 2010. The only good thing that came out of having the commissioners that were appointed, because the National Government was concerned about how the council was increasing the flows in rivers like the Waimakariri to better restore their mauri and their health, was the active involvement of Ngāi Tahu. We have also seen it in the rebuilding of Christchurch after the earthquakes and the strong involvement of Ngāi Tahu in creating a new identity for our city which recognises our diversity, and this bill is part of that. 