New Zealand dispatch: thousands join hīkoi in Auckland to …
1 day ago · Thousands of marchers descended upon New Zealand’s largest city on Wednesday as part of the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) to call for Māori (New Zealand’s indigenous people) unity and protest a law that seeks to unsettle the country’s constitutional foundations.. Organised by the Toitū te Tiriti (Honour te …
10,000 join hīkoi as Treaty bill protest halts traffic in Rotorua
2 days ago · An estimated 10,000 people have marched through Rotorua today as part of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. Due to the size of the group, Fenton Street was blocked temporarily as the hīkoi went through, police say. It is anticipated that on Friday afternoon the main hīkoi will travel via Taupō to Hastings, where participants will stay overnight.
Live updates: Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi day one – Te Ao Māori News
Nov 10, 2024 · This article was first published by RNZ. A dawn karakia at Te Rerenga Wairua has launched a national hīkoi opposing the Treaty Principles bill and government policy impacting Māori.. Hīkoi mō te Tiriti participants gathered for a dawn blessing on Monday morning ahead of a nine-day journey to Wellington, with thousands expected to join the convoy as it makes its way across the country.
Hīkoi to Parliament: Protest march opposing Treaty Principles Bill …
3 days ago · Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protester numbers are expected to swell as the demonstration reaches Rotorua today ahead of a protest in the city on Friday. The hīkoi against the Act Party’s Treaty ...
Hīkoi to spend night in Huntly before continuing in morning | RNZ News
4 days ago · 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.
Live updates: National hīkoi heads to Kawakawa – Te Ao Māori News
Nov 10, 2024 · Meanwhile, leaders of a hīkoi against David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill have rejected the ACT leader’s offer of a meeting as they set off for Wellington. Legal helpline for hīkoi participants. Te Hunga Rōia Māori - the Māori Law Society - has set up a phone number to provide free legal assistance to marchers taking part in the hīkoi.
Hīkoi continues south ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
3 days ago · Hīkoi mō te Tiriti gathers at FMG Stadium in Hamilton this morning to march down Victoria street. Photo / Mike Scott ... Raphael Franks is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news.
Live: Day three and the hīkoi prepares to cross Auckland Harbour …
4 days ago · Auckland commuters are advised to plan ahead this morning as the hīkoi to protest against the Treaty Principles Bill makes its way over the Harbour Bridge.. Waka Kotahi and police say the two outer northbound lanes will be closed from 8.30am on Wednesday until it is safe to re-open - expected to be after 11am.
Hīkoi day five: 10,000 join as Treaty bill protest halts traffic in ...
1 day ago · RNZ News. An estimated 10,000 people have marched through Rotorua today as part of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protesting against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.. Due to the size of the group, Fenton Street was blocked temporarily as the Hīkoi went through, police said.
Hīkoi day four: Setting off from Huntly on way to Wellington – bill ...
3 days ago · RNZ News. Thousands of people are continuing their North Island hīkoi as the legislation they are protesting against, the Treaty Principles Bill, gets its first reading in Parliament today.. The hīkoi enters day four and headed off from Huntly, destined for Rotorua today, after it advanced through Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau yesterday.. Traffic was at a standstill in Kirikiriroa Hamilton and ...