van de Molen TimTIM VAN DE MOLEN (National—Waikato): Thank you Madam Speaker. One of the best things about being in this House is the ability to make positive change for people meaningful change that really impacts on their lives and I think this bill today is a nice milestone in achieving that for the Moriori.One can only imagine what it would've been like way back then to be invaded to have everything you hold dear taken from you to then be enslaved for those who survived and to have that persevere for such an extended period of time. It must have been harrowing and I really commend the Moriori for being able to stand by their beliefs to persevere through those difficult times and to indeed petition the Government as it was only newly formed and to eventually—eventually—get support.I think this acknowledgment that we are beginning through the final stages here today is a just one in that it acknowledges a few factors: obviously the time it took to correct the issue. Once it was brought to this House's attention it shouldn't have taken so long. So correcting that change is an important acknowledgment and part of the apology.The other aspect that I was amazed to learn—and I think we need to keep in context that for most New Zealanders they don't have much understanding of the Chatham Islands and the Moriori and the false history that was taught for many years through the 20th century indeed impacted on that. One of the things I think out of that is that—you know a message we can take is different doesn't mean inferior. Different is special and having unique cultures and experiences to offer are very rewarding and should be celebrated.So I think now where we've got to with the apology but also with acknowledging the Moriori as tangata whenua of the Chatham Islands and of course the financial redress—$18 million—and the fisheries Minister bringing in customary fishing rights as well—those are all good steps I think that will help to ensure that the next stage of the journey for Moriori can proceed from here. So I want to acknowledge their perseverance but also the perseverance of those who have helped get to this point—the negotiations team; the current and former Ministers Andrew Little and Chris Finlayson for all of their work; and I know Paul Eagle as well as the local MP does some fantastic work and loves getting out there often as I believe anyone well should. I haven't yet had the privilege of visiting the Chatham Islands but rest assured it is on the list. And for me I think this settlement today as I said acknowledges the perseverance that it has taken to get to this point and I would just ask for a little bit more perseverance as we progress through these last couple of steps in this House before we are able to get everything squared away and proceed from there.For me I think it will be a magnificent opportunity to help showcase another part of New Zealand another part of our history that a lot of New Zealanders don't have a strong understanding of. I would encourage all Kiwis actually to take a moment to learn a bit more about the Moriori and about the Chatham Islands. It is a very remote and very unique part of New Zealand but I think the opportunity from here also will be for the Moriori to showcase their beautiful environment and their beautiful culture and share that with more New Zealanders so that we can be more informed and be richer for that experience as well. So I look forward to seeing this progressing through the last remaining stages and look forward to meeting some of you at some point on the Chathams. Thank you.