We now come to the end of the legislative process for this short but sensible bill. It is the end of the work for us here in the House today, but it is just the beginning of the work that this bill is going to do. In a few short weeks, on 15 July, nominations for the local elections will officially open. Across the country, thousands of candidates will put their names forward to stand for their local council. Why do they do this? Candidates will have all sorts of reasons for standing for council, but I believe there are some common threads that connect them. They know that local government is at the heart of serving Aotearoa's communities. And in order to best serve Aotearoa's communities, they know we need voices on council that reflect the diversity of our communities. Local democracy thrives when a broad range of individuals who bring different perspectives and experiences stand for public office in a contest of ideas. Candidates want to make a difference in their community, and they believe that they have the skills to make that difference.