van de Molen TimTIM VAN DE MOLEN (National—Waikato): Thank you Mr Assistant Speaker. Ki ngā hapū ngā whānau o ngā uri o Heretaunga Tamatea nau mai ki tēnei Whare.[To the tribes and to the families of the descendants of Heretaunga and of Tamatea welcome to this House.]As a new member of this House this is my first opportunity to speak to a Treaty settlement bill and I am both excited and I admit somewhat nervous taking this opportunity. But I would just like to start by acknowledging the importance of gaining closure in these matters both for Heretaunga Tamatea and indeed for all New Zealanders. I'd also like to claim a link if I may through my own history as a member of Ngāti Tūmatauenga which I believe is shared by many members of Heretaunga Tamatea and also a shared link through I believe a shared desire to strive for a better future for all of our tamariki.I'd like to acknowledge the commitment from the former Minister the Hon Christopher Finlayson with the many years of hard work he has put into Treaty negotiations under the former Government and of course the current Minister the Hon Andrew Little for picking up the baton as it were and continuing with this work.As I've mentioned I value the opportunity to improve relations between the Crown and this hapū and what we've seen through this settlement is that obviously there's an element of financial reparation within that. And I'd just like to acknowledge that whilst that's an important part money actually doesn't heal the emotional harm that is carried by people in these situations; but actually it does provide opportunity to grow to develop and hopefully to flourish.One area that I think needs to be touched on again and has actually been touched on by most speakers is the Glasgow leases in particular around Te Aute College. Those leases are a model that was put in place many many years ago and at the time perhaps that was the most appropriate model. The current setup that we have in terms of operational lease agreements for land is somewhat more advanced and I would certainly look forward to exploring a more appropriate solution in the future in that regard.Just touching on the college actually; it's fantastic to see some of the fine students that have come from that establishment and I just wanted to in particular mention one of those today Second Lieutenant Te Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngārimu VC. He served as an intelligence officer in the New Zealand Army during the Second World War and I have a particular affinity having served not as an intelligence officer but as an infantry officer. It was encouraging to see and to learn about his story. He was in command of a platoon in C Company of the Māori Battalion having been shifted sideways from an intelligence officer role into that and he was involved in the action at Tebaga Gap in March 1943.Now unfortunately he died in service in that particular offensive—and subsequently defensive—action but I decided to share the citation given with his posthumous Victoria Cross: He led his men with great determination and skill straight up the face of the hill undeterred by the intense mortar and machine-gun fire which caused considerable casualties. Displaying courage and leadership of the highest order he was himself first on the hill crest personally annihilating at least two enemy machine gun posts." He was it's important to note the first Māori to receive the Victoria Cross.I make this connection because I believe that strength that determination and that courage that he showed represents some of the shared values that are present in this agreement and indeed outlines some of the importance around freedom around opportunity loyalty and family: areas that are shared on this side of the HousWilliee and indeed by all members of the House I am sure and values that have underpinned negotiations between the Crown and Heretaunga Tamatea. So it's encouraging to see this now progressing through the final stages in the House and I wish Heretaunga Tamatea all the best for their future. Thank you."