Hon ANDREW LITTLE (Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations): While the remaining historical settlements are some of the most complex that we've had to contend with, I'm pleased to report good progress has been made this year in acknowledging the Crown's historical breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi. This year, deeds of settlement have been signed with Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua, Te Ākitai Waiōhua, Ngāti Maru, and Maniapoto. We progressed legislation in this House for settlements with Moriori, Ahuriri, Ngāti Rangitihi, and Ngāti Hinerangi. I want to acknowledge the many iwi and hapū and their representatives, who, along with the Crown, have had to accept many adaptations to the way they engage because of COVID-19, including changing kanohi-ki-te-kanohi engagements to digital "Zui", but have none the less continued this important work while supporting their communities. I'd also like to mihi to the Māori Affairs Committee for their mahi in this area.