To our way of thinking, the Treaty of Waitangi is not just a contract to simply head off to the supermarket to buy lollies. No. The Treaty of Waitangi is a permanent living document. Since its signing by our ancestors at Waitangi in the year 1840 right up until today it is still the subject of debate. It has been a valid foundation since that time that provides benefit in guiding our Parliament and all the peoples residing in Aotearoa New Zealand. How should we move forward in a way beneficial to all? Therefore I have to acknowledge the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty of Waitangi can't be settled.