Nine-day march across New Zealand culminates in Wellington as huge numbers gather to protest bill that opponents say seeks to dilute Māori rights

Wellington man Greg, who is pākeha, said he was supporting the hīkoi on behalf of his partner, who is Māori and couldn’t attend.

“I really respect the treaty...I don’t agree with the direction this government has gone. I don’t think this bill is the right thing for the country, or for Māori, and I want to show up and be counted as one of the voices that stands for what I think is right.”