November 21, 2024
This last Tuesday, the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti arrived in Pōneke/Wellington after setting off eight days ago from Te Rerenga Wairua / Cape Reinga (as well as on the South Island). Crowd size estimates for Parliament ranged from 42,000 to 55,000, undoubtedly the largest ever for this country. I’d characterize the mood of the hīkoi as ‘determined’. We wanted to send a strong statement that the Treaty Principles Bill should not be further considered. I should hope that the politicians are listening.