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

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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.

Hikoi in welly

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

Hikoi in welly

Photo: RNZ/Lauren Crimp

Thousands at Waitangi Park listening to waiata.

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

Hikoi in welly

Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

Hikoi in welly

Photo: RNZ/Russell Palmer

Protesters inside a waka.

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

Birdseye view of the hikoi

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.

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 MPcomes out to see them or not, that people by being here have made their point.

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

Hikoi in welly

Photo: RNZ/Pokere Paewai

Wahine blows the Pūtātara as the hikoi marches through Courtney Place

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

Arrival at train station

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

Hepara Isaac on Wellington's waterfront.

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

Hundreds of people gathered outside the train station.

Photo: RNZ/Lauren Crimp

Sea of red and black in Wellington

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

Hikoi in welly

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

HTapeta Wehi (centre) at Midland Park with students from Te Wharekura o Rakaumangamanga who have traveled down from Huntly.

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

Hikoi at parliament

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

Hundreds flooding the street from the train station to Waitangi Park.

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

Hundreds flooding the street from the train station to Waitangi Park.

Photo: RNZ/Emma Andrews

Hundreds flooding the street from the train station to Waitangi Park.

Photo: RNZ/Emma Andrews

Hundreds flooding the street from the train station to Waitangi Park.

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

Hikoi welly

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

Hikoi in welly

Photo: RNZ/Phil Pennington

Hikoi in welly

Photo: RNZ/Russell Palmer

Some participants arriving on horses.

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

People are already arriving in numbers at Waitangi Park.

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

hīkoi in welly

Photo: RNZ/Russell Palmer

hīkoi in welly

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

HIKOI ON MOTORWAY

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

HĪKOI

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

HIKOI ON MOTORWAY

Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

HIKOI ON MOTORWAY

Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

Ivan Olsen, from Wainuiomata Marae on the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti.

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

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.

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

hīkoi in welly

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

Robert Katene from local iwi Ngāti Toa proud to host Hikoi

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

HĪKOI

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

A child in a car on the hikoi heading into Wellington, tuesday 19 Novemberr.

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

Cultures came together for the Gold Coast Hīkoi mō te Tiriti on the weekend.

Photo: Genna Shaw

Cultures came together for the Gold Coast Hīkoi mō te Tiriti on the weekend.

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

Cultures came together for the Gold Coast Hīkoi mō te Tiriti on the weekend.

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

Cultures came together for the Gold Coast Hīkoi mō te Tiriti on the weekend.

Photo: Genna Shaw

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