I particularly want to welcome the kaumātua and kuia who honour us today with their presence. For decades they have worked tirelessly to ensure Ahuriri hapū's voice has been heard by the Crown. I regret that many kaumātua—and in particular, Rururarau Heitia Hiha—have passed on before they could bear witness to this bill's first reading. Piki mai, haere mai, ki a koutou. 