The second issue I want to deal with is around representation arrangements and co-governance. Let me be very clear: National opposes a 50:50 co-governance model baked into the core of this bill. At both levels of representation—the regional representation and the advisory panel—there is a 50:50 split between council representatives and those appointed by mana whenua. A co-governance model of public services is something that National will not support. This is a significant departure from the arrangements that National worked on and set up in regards to the Waikato River, and so we will not be supporting that. 