I think of all of those who have been part of this journey: Rongomou Community Action, our kina conversations, our T-shirts, our podcasts, the young showing there is no room for racism in 2020-21. I think of Toni Boynton; I think of Fiona Chase; I think of Sam. I think of the first time we were listening to submissions of those who were so relieved it was over, they didn't realise they were still being filmed congratulating themselves, with the whole family screaming in the background. I think of Andrew Judd, who said that Māori representation on council is Tiriti-based, not race-based. To say otherwise is to colonise. 