I note Ngāi Tahu are a fantastic iwi who have done incredible things since 1998 when they were given a settlement of $170 million—the Treaty settlement. They have grown that to an asset base that now stands at about $1.2 billion. Over $320 million has been distributed to support tribal programmes. Ngāi Tahu annually contribute over $200 million to the South Island economy through job creation, through purchasing, and spending profits locally. So National, and myself, strongly acknowledge Ngāi Tahu as an important, well organised tribe who are essential to the South Island's future prosperity and resilience. Based on these strengths, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are well positioned to present and support credible, competent candidates that run for local or regional office who can succeed without reliance on preferential legislation.