In November this year, Maniapoto and the Crown signed the deed of settlement that is the subject of this legislation. Due to the challenges and disruptions caused by COVID-19, this signing was delayed a number of times and had to happen on the papers. The effect of that was to postpone any visit to the Maniapoto rohe for that signing, and, significantly, has delayed the opportunity for the Crown apology to be appropriately conveyed. This further emphasises today's celebrations, at least of this occasion, as a welcome meeting between us both and a gratifying way to close out the year.