Against this background, this bill re-orientates the relationship between the Crown and Ngāti Rangitihi towards the future. Through this legislation, the Crown recognises and apologises for the many historical injustices brought upon Ngāti Rangitihi for its failure to uphold its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Crucially, the Crown commits itself to a renewed and strengthened relationship with Ngāti Rangitihi. Moreover, on behalf of all New Zealanders, in this bill the Crown acknowledges its failure to protect the tribal structures of Ngāti Rangitihi, to act in good faith when leasing and purchasing Ngāti Rangitihi land blocks, to protect Ngāti Rangitihi from becoming virtually landless, to protect the Tarawera River from pollution, to actively protect te reo Māori and encourage its use, and to protect Ngāti Rangitihi from excessive survey costs, and it failed to act in good faith by taking excessive land at Te Ariki for public works purposes.