Hon EUGENIE SAGE (Minister of Conservation): It would be no surprise that, as Minister of Conservation, I supported the extension of the marine reserve in line with the recommendations of an independent review. The Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Act, which was law passed under the former National Government, when National chose to exclude 61 percent of the territorial sea around the islands despite many submissions to the contrary, also requires the consent of the Minister of Fisheries to any extension. The Minister of Fisheries did not agree to the extension because of concerns raised by Treaty partners, particularly Ngāi Tahu and Te Ohu Kaimoana. This Government pays serious attention to Treaty issues and takes Māori rights under the Treaty seriously.