In the submissions, there was broad support for the bill, and the content created by the Matariki Advisory Group has stayed true to the sacred nature of Māori knowledge for the whole length of the process. The submitters thought the bill satisfies the need for a public holiday that venerates the Māori world. Also, this provides a pathway to manifest the Tiriti partnership and to encourage engagement by Māori and for them to be able to play a leading role. We should keep talking about the connection of the celebration of Matariki to the environment. That is one of the Greens' main focus points, because if Māori knowledge thrives in New Zealand, it will also benefit the environment.