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Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti: The final day march to Parliament in photos

2024-11-19T11:13:12+13:00

Police say about 2000 people are walking from Petone to the Wellington train station along State Highway 2 this morning, as part of the hīkoi mō Te Tiriti.

The group set off at 4am, with cars travelling slowly alongside in support.

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected at Parliament today, as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti reaches its final destination.

It's the end of a nine-day trek for many who oppose the Treaty Principles Bill, which is being sponsored by the ACT party.

Those walking are flying hundreds of tino rangatiratanga flags, while many drivers are tooting as they pass the hīkoi.

Participants are aged from young children to the elderly.

Here's a sample of some of those taking part.

Tens of thousands of protesters are making their way to parliament. Photo: RNZ/Layla Bailey-McDowell

Photo: RNZ/Lauren Crimp

Sea of red and black protesters. Photo: RNZ/Layla Bailey-McDowell

The hīkoi have made a nine-day trek to the capital. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

Photo: RNZ/Russell Palmer

The head of the hīkoi crossing Taranaki Street onto Manners Street. Photo: RNZ/Pokere Paewai

The parliament lawn scattered with protesters. Photo: RNZ/Anneke Smith

The tail-end of the hīkoi moving towards Courtney Place. Photo: RNZ/Mary Argue

Rangatahi awaiting the arrival of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono I te po at parliament. Photo: RNZ/Emma Andrews

Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

Protesters inside a waka in Wellington. Photo: RNZ/Emma Andrews

Birdseye view of the hīkoi. Photo: RNZ/Anneke Smith

Dave Moller from Palmerston North says he's here to honour Te Tiriti, and if he can make people smile while doing it, great. Photo: RNZ/Mary Argue

Eliza tamihana, Ngati Kahungungu Ki Wairarapa and Ngati Kahu, of Upper Hutt, with moko C-analeah Williams. She says it does not matter if any MP comes out to see them because by being there the people have made their point. Photo: RNZ/Phil Pennington

Photo: RNZ/Pokere Paewai

Wahine blows the Pūtātara as the hikoi marches through Courtney Place. Photo: RNZ/Tu Natanahira

Protesters flooding out of the train station. Photo: RNZ/Lauren Crimp

Hepara Isaac on Wellington's waterfront. Photo: RNZ/Mary Argue

Photo: RNZ/Lauren Crimp

Sea of thousands dressed in red and black at Waitangi Park listening to waiata. Photo: RNZ/Ashleigh McCaull

Dot Bax and Felix Bax, 9, (Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi) drove from Whangārei impromptu yesterday to get to hīkoi - the whole way in one day. Photo: RNZ/Phil Pennington

Tapeta Wehi (centre) at Midland Park with students from Te Wharekura o Rakaumangamanga who have travelled down from Huntly. Photo: RNZ/Lauren Crimp

The hīkoi parking up outside the Beehive. Photo: RNZ/Russell Palmer

Those walking are flying hundreds of tino rangatiratanga flags. Photo: RNZ/Emma Andrews

Photo: RNZ/Emma Andrews

Photo: RNZ/Emma Andrews

The hīkoi making its way through the streets of Wellington. Photo: RNZ/Emma Andrews

Crowds of protesters arriving at the Beehive. Photo: RNZ/Russell Palmer

Photo: RNZ/Phil Pennington

Photo: RNZ/Russell Palmer

Some participants are on horses. Photo: RNZ/Pokere Paewai

Crowds building at Waitangi Park. Photo: RNZ/Pokere Paewai

Photo: RNZ/Russell Palmer

The hīkoi starting to arrive at Wellington train station. Photo: RNZ/Russell Palmer

A group taking part in the hīkoi travelling down state highway two. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

More than 2000 people are reported as walking from Petone to the Wellington train station along State Highway two. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

Ivan Olsen from Wainuiomata Marae on the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti as it heads into Wellington city. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Stragglers resting at rear of Wellington hikoi Photo: RNZ/Phil Pennington

Josephina Lasini and Ali Commane at the Petone overbridge. Josephina is taking part in the hīkoi while on crutches. Photo: RNZ / Phil Pennington

Tail end of the hikoi passing Onslow road. Photo: RNZ/Kate Green

Robert Katene from local iwi Ngāti Toa said he was honoured to host members of the hīkoi at his marae at Takapūwāhia. Photo: RNZ/Pokere Paewai

The hīkoi making its way down Old Hutt Road. Photo: RNZ/Kate Green

Participants of the hīkoi are aged from young children to the elderly. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Photo: Genna Shaw

Cultures coming together for the Gold Coast Hīkoi mō te Tiriti on the weekend. Photo: Genna Shaw

The hīkoi has gained the attention of international media. Photo: Genna Shaw

Photo: Genna Shaw