5:16 pm today

Watch: Hīkoi of thousands crosses Auckland Harbour Bridge, which sways under their feet

5:16 pm today

On day three of the hīkoi making its way to Parliament in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill, thousands crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Supporters cheered as the hīkoi crossed, with RNZ reporters at the scene saying the bridge began to rock under their feet as the wind picked up.

The kaupapa behind the march is as much about kotahitanga as the bill itself, organisers say.

After the bridge crossing, the hīkoi travelled to Bastion Point, before journeying to Ihumātao. They will stay overnight at Rangiriri Paa.

Watch the video above.

Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

Get the RNZ app

for ad-free news and current affairs