3.02pm Update: Police are expecting traffic, on foot and in vehicles, to get heavy in Wellington once again as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti departs Parliament and the CBD.

Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell is urging attendees to be patient as the large crowd disperses.

“Movement may be slow so we encourage everyone to take care, and follow the directions of Police or partner agencies.”

Those returning to Waitangi Park are being directed down Bunny Street towards the waterfront.

“We’re also expecting a large number of people to begin leaving the city, meaning congestion on our roads.

“Again, patience is the key.”

1.05pm Update: Parliament grounds has reached capacity as more than 35,000 people are estimated to be participating in the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti.

As part of planning, the traffic management plan in place around the Parliamentary precinct is steering the overflow crowd into closed streets around Parliament.

The tail end of the hīkoi has travelled through Courtenay Place and is now heading down Willis Street.

Courtenay Place and Taranaki Street have reopened to the public and traffic is flowing.

Bowen Street, Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay are currently closed, as Police and partner agencies deal with the high volume of people.

The hikoi is running as planned, and Police continue to maintain the ability to scale up our response if required.

Hīkoi mō te Tiriti continues to be a peaceful event, said Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell.

“The hīkoi has travelled through Wellington’s CBD.

"We are pleased to continue to report no issues.

“Members of the public can expect to see a continued Police presence across the city, to ensure the safety of those involved in the hikoi as well as other members of the community.”

Participants are expected to be on Parliament grounds until mid-afternoon, before heading back to Waitangi Park for an event to conclude the day.

Superintendent Parnell is reminding the community that delays will continue through the afternoon.

“We ask everyone to remain aware of the disruption through the city as the afternoon progresses and ask that everybody exercises patience to ensure safety."

Police near Parliament. Photo/NZ Police.

11.27am update:  The remainder of the crowd has departed Waitangi Park, as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti continues towards Parliament.

The front of the hīkoi is currently entering Lambton Quay, while the last of the group is heading towards Courtenay Place from Waitangi Park, said Police in a statement.

Traffic management is in place throughout the city to ensure the safety of all those involved in the hīkoi, as well as other members of our community.

A crowd of approximately 4000 people is already on Parliament grounds awaiting the arrival of the hīkoi.

The hīkoi continues to be uneventful with no reported issues.

10.15am update:  More than 15,000 people are estimated to have arrived at Waitangi Park and are preparing to depart for their Hīkoi mō te Tiriti through Wellington CBD to Parliament.

The Hikoi is scheduled to leave Waitangi Park at 10am and is expected to arrive at Parliament around midday.

Police continue to report no significant issues from the morning as the crowds gathered.

Traffic management plans are in place through the city to ensure a safe arrival and limit traffic disruption through the Golden Mile.

Over 2000 people have already assembled on Parliament grounds ahead of the hīkoi arrival.

Earlier, 9.45am: Traffic heading into Wellington City has eased, however motorists should continue to expect significant delays in the city, said a police spokesperson. 

"Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has reached Waitangi Park, with Police reporting no issues from this morning’s movements.

"Another group of about 2000 people from the Hutt Valley began arriving at the Wellington Railway Station at around 8:30am."

The hīkoi is expected to begin their walk to Parliament along the Golden Mile (Courtenay Place, Manners Street, Willis Street and Lambton Quay) at 9am.