An estimated 42,000 people from all around the country descended on central Wellington on Tuesday after a nine day hīkoi reached its final destination, the grounds of Parliament.
This morning, police said about 2000 people walked from Petone to the Wellington train station along State Highway 2, as part of the hīkoi mō Te Tiriti.
The group set off at 4am, with cars travelling slowly alongside in support.
The final destination for Hīkoi mō te Tiriti was Parliament, at 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 flew hundreds of tino rangatiratanga flags, while many drivers are tooted as they passed the hīkoi.
Participants were aged from young children to the elderly.
In the afternoon, supporters headed to Waitangi Park, where a post-hīkoi concert took place.
Here's a sample of some of those taking part.
Tens of thousands of protesters at parliament. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone
Many who oppose the Treaty Principles Bill made a nine-day trek to the capital. Photo: RNZ/Layla Bailey-McDowell
The hīkoi at Parliament grounds. Photo: Supplied
Pourewa Te Rata says he is at the hīkoi with his mates, cousins and whānau. Photo: RNZ/Layla Bailey-McDowell
The hīkoi protesting against the Treaty Principles Bill in Wellington on 19 November 2024. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker
Protesters gathered to protest the Treaty Principles Bill Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
Māori or Tino Rangatiratanga flags flying at Parliament. Photo: RNZ/Anneke Smith
The parliament lawn packed out. Photo: RNZ/Pokere Paewai
At Parliament. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker
A Mongrel Mob banner being held aloft at the hīkoi. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith
A Kill the Bill banner refers to protestors opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith
Photo: RNZ/Layla Bailey-McDowell
Sea of red and black protesters. Photo: RNZ/Layla Bailey-McDowell
The hīkoi at Parliament. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith
Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone
The Paul-Burkes family in a tree in Parliament grounds, travelled to take part from Tauranga and Dunedin. Photo: RNZ/Phil Pennington
Parliament and surround areas packed. Photo: RNZ/Lillian Hanly
Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone
Photo: RNZ/Russell Palmer
The head of the hīkoi crossing Taranaki Street onto Manners Street. Photo: RNZ/Pokere Paewai
Te Pāti Māori's Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke is the MP who performed a haka during voting for the Treaty Principles Bill, here she is speaking at the protest hīkoi. Photo: Whakaata Māori
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
Hīkoi participants outside Parliament perform a well-known haka written by Ngapo Wehi. Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell
Local group 'Iwi' deliver some serious hip hop beats from the stage at Waitangi Park during the afternoon after the hīkoi left Parliament grounds. Photo: RNZ / Mary Argue
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
Te Kura Māori o Porirua students performing waiata at the back of the hīkoi. 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
