The hīkoi is making its way to Huntly.
Speaking on behalf of the hīkoi organisers, Eru Kapa-Kingi thanked the haukainga for hosting them and apologised for being a bit late.
They were greeted warmly by haukainga, who thanked them for carrying on the called for Māori Unity, Kotahitanga, by the late Kiingi Tuheitia.
Mana whenua kaikorero Qiane Matata-Sipu gave an update on the status of the whenua.
She said despite what the minister of Māori development is saying, mana whenua only want one thing - hoki whenua mai - their land back.
Before leaving, hīkoi organisers and mana whenua planted some trees.
The hīkoi will rest in Huntly before moving onto Rotorua and eventually Wellington.
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