Te Paati Māori opposes this legislation in the strongest possible terms. We will seek to amend the bill as drafted, and we'll continue to work with our people to stop this. In the words of Dr Fleur Te Aho, "The bill cannot progress unless these fundamental issues for Māori are addressed. It also cannot proceed until the bigger-picture issue of how Oranga Tamariki will be overhauled and how Māori will lead this transformation is taken." You have been told by the most traumatised to stop. It's truly heartbreaking to watch this and to watch you proceed with this bill. It is shameful. Te iwi Māori will not let it stand. We do not support this. Tēnā tātou katoa.