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Hīkoi mō te Tiriti in Pōneke

Plan ahead if travelling around Wellington by road or rail on Tuesday 19 November 2024.

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Travel around Wellington Event timeline Public toilets and drinking fountains Further information

Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is a national event taking place in Aotearoa New Zealand between 10-19 November 2024. Organised by Toitū te Tiriti, the hīkoi began in Northland on Sunday 10 November and is expected to arrive in Wellington on Tuesday 19 November.  

Wellington City Council is working with Police, mana whenua and other agencies to support a safe and peaceful event here in Pōneke. The Council’s overall objective is to look after manuhiri, our people and our city and to allow the city to continue to function and Wellingtonians to go about their businesses as usual.

While numbers aren’t confirmed, it is likely we will see thousands of people coming to Wellington to exercise their right to peacefully demonstrate.

The hīkoi arrives in Wellington on Tuesday 19 November 2024, and will travel from Waitangi Park, along the Golden Mile, to Parliament (see below for the timetable on the day). There will be a strong Police presence supported by Māori Wardens.

We are contacting businesses and residents along the route to let them know about the hīkoi.

Travel around Wellington

There is likely to be some disruption to roads, highways, and main cities along the route. Please plan ahead if travelling by road or rail on Tuesday 19 November as delays are possible.

Buses

The Wellington Station bus hub will be closed, with buses diverted to nearby locations. Buses around the city are likely to be re-routed. Please check the Metlink app or website and expect delays to scheduled timetables. 

Visit the Metlink website for bus schedules and running times

Trains

There will be extra train capacity outside of peak time (9am-3pm) to facilitate extra people coming to the city for the hīkoi. Please plan ahead and check the latest information before travelling into Wellington.

Visit the Metlink website for train schedules and running times

Roads

State Highways 1 and 2 are likely to be busier than usual for the morning and evening rush hours. Please plan ahead before travelling.

Visit the NZ Transport Agency website for the latest information on state highways

Parking

Some parking in Wellington will be reserved for vehicles travelling with the hīkoi. Parking enforcement will remain throughout the city. Illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed and potentially towed.

Current event timeline - Tuesday 19 November

  • 6am: Hīkoi will travel from Porirua to Waitangi Park. The event organisers are encouraging the use of public transport. Some people are expected to walk. This could lead to morning peak time delays.
  • 9am: Activation and hīkoi begins from Waitangi Park towards Parliament.
    The intended route from Waitangi Park to Parliament, will follow the Golden Mile (Courtenay Place, Manners Street, Willis Street and Lambton Quay), passing sites of significance. Neighbouring streets are also expected to be busy, especially if numbers are large.
  • 12pm: At Parliament Grounds.
  • 4pm: Organisers intend to return to Waitangi Park for a concert, karakia, and farewell.

Public toilets and drinking fountains

There will be portaloos around Waitangi Park and near Parliament Grounds. 

See our list of public toilets in Wellington, including addresses and opening hours

Find locations of drinking fountains along the waterfront and throughout the city

Further information

We will continue to update this page with the latest information before and during the hīkoi.

You can also check the following websites for further information:

We will be updating our social media channels with the latest information as well. Follow us on:

Visit Toitū te Tiriti, the hīkoi organiser’s website for changes to the schedule and latest event information