This arrangement of Ngāi Tahu councillors was first put in place by the National Government in 2010, when it installed commissioners on the council. The introduction of Ngāi Tahu councillors proved truly insightful, and I commend the National Party for its foresight in doing so. This House will recall a similar local bill that was introduced in April 2019, intended to continue the mana whenua representation on council prior to the 2019 local body elections, but unfortunately that was defeated at first reading.