3. Question No. 3—Māori Crown Relations: Te ArawhitiHon Dr NICK SMITH (National—Nelson) to the Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te ArawhitiQuestion No. 3—Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti3. Hon Dr NICK SMITH (National—Nelson) to the Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he agree with mana whenua that their land should be returned at Ihumātao and that the Government should negotiate with Fletchers for the return of Ihumātao to its 'rightful owners' "?Hon KELVIN DAVIS (Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti): It's not my place to agree or disagree with mana whenua but instead to respect their opinions and views. Our focus is on supporting a resolution that respects the mana of all parties including mana whenua the Crown and Fletchers. Hon Dr Nick Smith: Does he agree with the Māori King that the land should be returned to Māori ownership? Hon KELVIN DAVIS: As I said it's not my place to agree or to disagree but instead to respect the opinions and views of all those involved including the Māori King. Hon Dr Nick Smith: Supplementary. Rt Hon Winston Peters: Supplementary. SPEAKER: We generally have two supplementaries first. Hon Dr Nick Smith: Does he agree with the Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters that any involvement of the Crown in purchasing the land would compromise the principle of full and final settlement? Hon KELVIN DAVIS: I take great interest in the views of the Rt Hon Winston Peters and I respect the views of most people when it comes to this whole situation. Rt Hon Winston Peters: Who on what date and about what land said this: "The owner of that property is Fletcher Residential. They have indicated that they are happy to sit down and to talk with some of the Māori groups that are concerned. The member has made representations to me along those lines; I would be happy to facilitate that because I think there is the capacity on that site to come to a common-sense solution."SPEAKER: In as far as he has responsibility which is a bit hard to tell but we'll go.Hon KELVIN DAVIS: I believe that that comment was made by the Hon Dr Nick Smith then Minister for Building and Housing on 18 February 2016; he was speaking of Ihumātao. Hon Dr Nick Smith: Can the Minister confirm that the reason the issue has turned to custard over this land—SPEAKER: Order! The member will resume his seat. His question will be within order. I'm going to give him a last chance today to word a question in order without losing it. Hon Dr Nick Smith: Can the Minister confirm that the issue regarding this land has become so contentious because Labour and Green MPs in Opposition made promises to protestors that have not been fulfilled? Hon KELVIN DAVIS: No. Hon Dr Nick Smith: Has a Government contribution of a loan or any financial support been considered at any stage in respect of supporting the purchase of this land?Hon KELVIN DAVIS: I have no responsibility for loans in this regard. Hon Dr Nick Smith: Has the Minister been involved in any discussions in respect of this land in which a Crown financial contribution loan or any other support was considered?Hon KELVIN DAVIS: No. Hon Dr Nick Smith: Will the Minister visit the site and meet with the protestors given the high expectations he's created as Minister responsible for Crown-Māori relations? Hon KELVIN DAVIS: I reject the premise of his assertion that I'm creating high expectations. [Interruption]SPEAKER: Order! If the members want the Minister to answer the question they will be quiet—especially Mr Hudson.Hon Dr Nick Smith: Will the Minister visit the site and meet with protestors?Hon KELVIN DAVIS: Quite possibly. It depends on the timing but again I go back to my previous answer that I haven't raised any expectations because I haven't made comment on this issue."