Māori have a significant presence in the aquaculture industry and the Government's aquaculture strategy and the growth of New Zealand's aquaculture industry and economy. Aquaculture is an industry in which many iwi already lead within their rohe and are invested in growing for the benefit of their iwi, hapū, whānau, and community. This will increase over time as iwi acquire and develop their interests in the industry and realise their aquaculture settlement assets. It's important that the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Settlement Bill enables iwi to access their settlement assets within an appropriate time frame so that iwi can realise their aquaculture aspirations. This bill will offer immediate benefit for those iwi facing delays in receiving their assets. Once Royal assent is given, the bill's limited discretionary powers could be used immediately to resolve allocation issues currently faced in the Northland and Bay of Plenty regions. This would offer benefits to those iwi who have waited years to receive their aquaculture assets and prevent this from occurring in future as iwi acquire and develop their interest in the industry.