[Greetings and welcome. You are the descendants of Rongomaiwhenua and Rongomaitere, welcome once, welcome twice. Welcome to the House of Parliament gathered here, also known as the lion's den. I think back to those who have passed, the defenders of those of you who championed this matter, this bill. I stand in support of this bill in its first reading. Therefore, my regal ones, my noble ones, the Moriori people of Rongo, thank you once, twice, and thrice.]