As the member in charge, I am delighted to speak at the third reading of the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Bill, te Pire Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha (Whakakanohitanga o Ngāi Tahu). This bill is an historic bill. This bill is about the evolution of our Treaty partnership and representation of Māori, of iwi, at the local government level. I want to commend Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha Environment Canterbury, for their boldness in bringing this bill to the House. This bill has been a long time in the making.