The hīkoi at the Kaipara District Council building. Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ
The national hīkoi in support of the Treaty of Waitangi, which began on Monday at Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga), has passed through Dargaville.
There they were have been welcomed by the haukainga - Ngati Whatua, Te Rōroa and Te Uri o Hau. There are at least 400 people present.
Kaipara Māori Ward councillor Pera Paniora - whose position was scrapped by the council - spoke to the crowd.
She urged them to join the hikoi and take the fight for their rights to Parliament.
After a visit to the local council offices, they began the long trek to Auckland's North Shore.
Earlier, emotions are running high as the hīkoi was welcomed to Laurie Hill Park in Whangārei by mana whenua.
Recap the day's events with RNZ's live blog:
