JOSEPH MOONEY (National—Southland): Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise on behalf of the National Party to speak in support of the Māori Purposes Bill. This bill is one which will further enhance the ability for Māori trusts to operate an autonomous way free of some of the constraints that they currently have. As it says in the bill's explanatory note, the bill will contribute to Māori wellbeing and development by providing Māori entities with greater autonomy and decision making, addressing previous technical issues within legislation, and reducing administrative compliance.