I begin my speech as I have begun every part of my personal journey here in Aotearoa New Zealand: in te reo Māori. You might recall that I took my affirmation in this place as a member of Parliament in te reo. Several years ago, I also took my affirmation of citizenship in te reo. It's important to me to acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua of this land and to mark my personal commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.