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.
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