[To the many chiefs and to the tribes, greetings to all. It is good that we are here today for this important occasion. I sit on this side. I am from Ngāti Wai, Te Kapotai, Ngāpuhi-nui-tonu. From your side, I am also a descendent of Ngāti Maniapoto. I have a connection to Kāwhia, where my family cemetery is. My grandmother is Irena Whāwhākia Paki. She is a descendent of Hoata Paki. I grew up in Hamilton. Therefore, greetings all.]