It is a privilege that I rise on behalf of Te Paati Māori to speak to this, the second reading of the Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill. As the bill has had its first reading before the election, this is the first opportunity we've had to speak to this settlement in the House. It is an honour to give a short call today. I want to begin with a mihi to all the kuia-kaumātua negotiators, hapū leaders, and w'anau who have got you to this point. The mahi of rangatira is to weave together their people, and that is exactly what you've done to reach this point. I acknowledge the tūpuna, the w'enua, the loss, the theft that you have experienced and unique—but, sadly, common for those of us who have endured colonisation—muru raupatu. Nothing can take away the pain, the suffering, and the trauma that your people endured and far too often still endure, but this marks an important step on your road to justice and prosperity for your people. It is the start, not the end, and despite all the challenges, all the roadblocks, that are put up to prevent real justice, nothing can take away from the fact that this is your day, this is your bill, this is your story.