Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti

In mid-November, the country joined in kotahitanga (unity) to hīkoi across the motu, and met in Te Upoko o te Ika to send a clear message: Toitū Te Tiriti. The immediate call will be to stop the Treaty Principles Bill, and the raft of anti-Te Tiriti legislation that undermines our shared relationship.

Toitū Te Tiriti is coordinated the Hīkoi across the motu. Follow their Facebook or Instagram pages for up-to-date information.

Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti consists of three types of activities:

Activations: rallying together to make noise, whakawhanaungatanga and kōrero
Hīkoi: moving on foot at main rally points
Convoy: by vehicle from one destination to another

Travel and event details

Monday 11 November

5am: Karakia, then Hīkoi departs Te Rerenga Wairua
10am: Activation in Kaitāia
1pm: Activation in Kawakawa
6pm: Pōwhiri, Whangārei

Tuesday 12 November

9am Activation, Whangārei
1pm Activation, Tunatahi/Dargaville
6pm Pōwhiri, Te Raki Paewhenua/North Shore

Wednesday 13 November

10am Hīkoi over the Harbour Bridge
2pm Activations at Orakei/Bastion Point and Ihumātao
6pm Karakia, Rangiriri

Thursday, 14 November

9am meet for Hīkoi at Kirikiriroa Marae
11am Activation, Kirikiriroa/Hamiliton
6pm Pōwhiri, Rotorua

Friday, 15 November

10am Hīkoi & Activation, Village Green, Rotorua
6pm Pōwhiri, Heretaunga/Hastings

Saturday, 16 November

10am Activation, Clock Tower, Heretaunga/Hastings
6pm Pōwhiri, Papaioea/Palmerston North

Sunday, 17 November

10am Activation, Te Marae o Hine, Papaioea/Palmerston North
2pm Activation, Ōtaki train station car park
6pm Pōwhiri, Ngāti Toa Domain

Monday, 18 November

10am Wānanga and preparation, Takapuwahia marae

Tuesday, 19 November

9am Whakatau/Welcome Waitangi Park
12 Noon Hīkoi arrives at Parliament
4pm Concert hosted by Mana Whenua at Waitangi Park, farewell & karakia

Health & Safety

The information below all comes from Toitū Te Tiriti.

The health and safety of ALL people over the course of this hīkoi is a priority. There will be safety marshalls along the way, and we expect everyone to ensure safety on the road and in vehicles is maintained to the highest standard. This includes safe and calm behaviour.

Please ensure you have prepared enough kai and wai to sustain your whānau for the duration of the Hīkoi. Please also ensure you prepare for all weather scenarios: warm clothing, wet weather gear, hats and sunblock.

There is an expectation that everyone prioritises the safety, care and needs of our kaumātua and our tamariki. Please look out for them. Write your name and phone number on your tamariki hands in the event they decide to take off for a play and can’t find you.

Marae for each evening of the hīkoi has been booked. Priority will be given to kaumātua, tamariki and Māmā. We encourage everyone to make their own arrangements for accommodation if the marae becomes too full.

Please ensure that you have enough pūtea to support yourself and your whānau on the road (gas and kai money). We know these are tough times for our whānau, so please do not put yourself under too much pressure. Also have a plan to get home after!