Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti participants are about to start making their way to Waitangi Park in Wellington City.
The group will shortly leave Takapūwāhia Marae by vehicle heading to Waitangi park, Te Aro before they begin their walk to parliament along the Golden Mile (Courtenay Place, Manners Street, Willis Street, and Lambton Quay).
There will be an increased police presence in place to ensure the safety of those involved in the hikoi, as well as other motorists and members of the community.
We are working closely with the hikoi organisers as well as our partners NZTA and Wellington City Council.
We continue to remind people who are coming into the city this morning to plan ahead and be aware that significant delays are expected on our roading network, and parking will be limited around town.
The hikoi has been peaceful and well organised to date and Police do not expect any significant issues today outside of traffic delays.
More specific information can be found on the Wellington City Council, Metlink and NZTA websites.
Further updates can be expected as the hikoi progresses throughout the day.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
