Again, I acknowledge the work of the Māori Affairs Committee for its very robust consideration of the bill and the comments that it made on key issues raised in submissions. The committee reported back to the House on 19 August this year and recommended that the bill be passed. The committee has recommended a small number of technical amendments, as well as amendments to ensure the fair operation of matters relating to customary fisheries in line with what is in the deed of settlement with Moriori. The committee also engaged with submissions on the bill's historical account summary, noting the connection between the historical account, the Crown acknowledgments and apology, forming part of the Moriori settlement.