In February 2021, after its first reading, this bill was referred to the Māori Affairs Committee, and I want to thank the committee for their very fine work on the bill. The committee called for submissions between March and April 2021 and received 55 written submissions. Of these, 43 were in support of the bill, six were in opposition, and six did not take a position. The committee also heard 13 oral submissions at Kōpinga Marae on Rēkohu, and in Wellington, over April and May 2021. I acknowledge all those who made oral submissions for their efforts and for sharing their kōrero with the Māori Affairs Committee. I particularly would like to acknowledge Hokotehi Moriori Trust for their generosity in welcoming the submitters, officials, and the committee to Kōpinga Marae for the hearings. I say to the members of that trust, thank you for the manawa reka you extended during this integral part of the legislative process.