Today, some members of Maniapoto are present in the parliamentary precincts for the occasion of this first reading. Unfortunately, those members of Maniapoto who live in the rohe have had to make the hard decision not to travel to Wellington today, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of their community and others. To those who are here and watching from the Banquet Hall, I extend a warm welcome to you to witness the first reading of your bill. To those in the rohe, I appreciate the further sacrifices you have had to make, but that doesn't make this day any less special and important.