Hon KIRITAPU ALLAN: It's like all my Christmases have come at once this question time. Like previous Governments have in this House, we absolutely believe in the fundamental constitutional presumption of representative democracy, tailored in New Zealand's context. As the previous National Government did, I'll quote my friend Louise Upston. The committee was making some amendments to the Environmental Canterbury bill on the recommendation from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, as it was in this case: "I support the recommendation [to add two additional roles], given the guardianship role and the strong partnership that has developed between Ngāi Tahu and Environment Canterbury". She goes on to say it's appropriate to ensure that this partnership recognises Ngāi Tahu's "significant and unique interest in Canterbury's environment and the management of its natural resources". This side of the House continues to enable the growth of our unique constitutional arrangements.