In 2008, Labour policy was "to help Māori realise the economic potential of Māori land by reviewing Te Ture Whenua Maori Act". Three years later, in 2011, the same Labour Party said, "The most effective way to ensure the wellbeing of Māori is to grow the position of Māori in the economy. Māori are no longer passive bystanders in the New Zealand economy; they are active participants. The challenge for Labour is to grow this figure, to grow the Māori economy, for the benefit of all Māori". Then Labour proposed in 2011 that they would review ture whenua land legislation to simplify the development options for multiply-owned land. So, you know, Labour had been proposing for many years to do exactly what this bill is doing here, and the fact that it's not in their name really shouldn't be relevant if there's good work that might come from this. I would suggest there is. 