Palmerston North locals also had the opportunity to submit their views, which we've all heard so far. The sponsor of the bill, Tangi Utikere, referred to 2007 in terms—this is not new; the member Steve Maharey, who spoke in the Palmerston North local bill. I think it's important that we hear the voices of the locals and that's what I've learnt from this bill. But I'd like to refer back to Steve Maharey and what he stated in this House in 2007—which is 15 years ago: "It is parliamentary convention that local MPs sponsor bills of this nature through the House. It provides a mechanism whereby people can make sure that legislation is passed from a local point of view. In this case, it is Palmerston North City Council that wants this legislation to be passed, and it is my duty to ensure that it is advanced so it can be discussed." That was the member Steve Maharey. 