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The Prime Minister has finished his speech.

Luxon said he was taken to the urupa this morning.

He also quipped that perhaps Rātana would have been a National party person given his focus on providing for his people.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is speaking. He said it was “fantastic” to be at Rātana. He thanked the hosts for their generosity.

To his parliamentary colleagues, he said welcome back from summer.

Luxon also paid tribute to some Māori leaders who had passed away in the past year, including Turia.

“I have been reflecting a little bit about Kotahitanga and how that can guide us for what is a challenging time for New Zealand," he said.

“I think it is important to foster an environment where we can share differences … and they are respected."

Luxon said Rahui Papa had always been very good to him.

Luxon said Rātana (the prophet) had an unwavering support for the treaty.

He said he was “straight up” about the fact he wanted to see more iwi settlements because they not only acknowledge past grievances but provide a way forward.

The treaty had been a point of contention. On the Treaty Principles Bill, Luxon asserted “it will not become law.”

Tama Potaka is now speaking.

Hipkins said the recent hīkoi included lots of non Māori who stood up and said the Treaty Principles Bill was not the way forward. He said the Labour Party came to Rātana today with the spirit of Kotahitanga and to constantly listen.

He admitted Labour would not get everything right but it would listen and focus on working together with Māori.

Hipkins said a few things had happened since his first visit to Rātana many years ago, including that Dame Tariana Turia was no longer here.

The Labour leader has describes the “strong and important” relationship between Labour and Rātana, adding that there had been many ups and downs.

That relationship had gone through all seasons.

Turning to current times, Hipkins said all Kiwis want access to good healthcare, a place to call home, and the crown and Māori should always work together on these mutual goals.

In his speech, Labour leader Chris Hipkins thanked Rātana, the band and the Kīngitanga for the welcome.

Green MP Teanau Tuiono is speaking now.

Winston Peters has referenced the 1975 land march, reminding the crowd it was a Labour Government who was in charge then.  

“We ask you all to remember, who did what, where and when, over what sort of time?”

Returning to his election campaign slogan, Peters told the crowd this was not his first rodeo and would not be his last.