Native Affairs reporter Semiramis Holland spoke with Labour MP Louisa Wall and sections of the interview were used in Monday night's Native Affairs story, 'Created Equal' - this story examined the perspective Matai Smith and his partner Alby Waititi hold in regards to gay marriage.
Here is the extended interview between Semiramis Holland and Louisa Wall in which she explains the significance of the bill.
Reporter: Semiramis Holland