According to NZTA, another group is expected to travel from Petone to hīkoi at around 4am and travel via the Esplanade, State Highway 2 to Ngauranga, Hutt Rd and Thorndon Quay.

The route from Waitangi Park to Parliament will follow the Golden Mile (Courtenay Place, Manners St, Willis St and Lambton Quay) and pass key landmarks before reaching the Parliament grounds at 12pm.

Protesters will leave the Parliament grounds at 2.30pm and return to Waitangi Park for the concert, karakia and farewell at 4pm.

When and where can traffic disruptions be expected?

Delays are expected on the Wellington state motorway network and local roads on Tuesday morning, according to NZTA.

“The Wellington CBD will be congested, particularly in Waitangi Park, Courtenay Place, Manners St, Willis St, Lambton Quay, Parliament and neighboring streets.”

Wellington City Council said State Highways 1 and 2 may be busier than usual during morning and evening rush hour.

Police said Hutt Valley residents may experience increased traffic and disruption along SH2 between Lower Hutt and Wellington City.

What are passengers told?

NZTA advises travelers heading into the city to plan ahead and check the latest information before travelling.

The agency said it would closely monitor Wellington’s transport network and provide real-time updates on any delays or disruptions on state highways.

“Police will monitor the activities of hīkoi groups on highways and roads to ensure the safety of all road users and people participating in hīkoi. NZTA will support the response on highways where necessary.

“Wellingtonians are advised to allow extra time and plan their routes using the New Zealand Transport Agency Trip Planner.”

Police have asked motorists in the Wellington region to plan ahead for expected delays and to be more careful on the roads.

Victoria University said it would remain open but warned students and staff of “widespread disruption”; Some classes will be held online tomorrow.

Can I still get around Wellington by public transport?

To accommodate the extra crowds arriving in the capital, buses will be rerouted and trains will run at extra capacity.

Metlink said hīkoi had moved to Parliament Grounds, with buses moving away from Courtenay Place, Manners St, Willis St and Lambton Quay.

“Stops A, B, C and D at Wellington Station Junction will close and buses will divert via Featherston St. Stop 5519 – An alternative stop is available on Featherston St at Waring Taylor St.”

Wellington Station Bus interchange will be closed while hīkoi is in Parliament.

“Alternative stops will be Lambton Central – Northbound Stop A (near Farmers); Featherston St and Brandon St for southbound services.

“Services on Routes 2, 4, 22 and 24 will divert via The Terrace as Bowen St and Molesworth St close.”

According to Wellington City Council, trains will run at extra capacity outside peak hours from 9am to 3pm to accommodate increased demand.

Some parking space will also be reserved for vehicles traveling via Hīkoi.

What will the weather be like?

MetService said Wellington will be sunny with clear skies, with temperatures reaching 17C on Tuesday, with fresh northerly winds developing in the morning.

No rain is expected.

What is the official advice for government employees?

Government agencies have been advised to carry out their own workplace risk assessments, ensure staff are aware of hīkoi and that staff with concerns speak to their manager.

Pete Fitzjohn, chief counsel for the Civil Service Commission, said a message was sent to public officials advising them of political neutrality and advising workers to “keep your politics out of your business, and your business out of your politics.”

Public servants can participate in protests, but they were advised to consider the scope and scale of political activities as well as the seniority and nature of their roles.

The memo said public servants have the same political rights and freedoms as all New Zealanders, but must be politically neutral in the workplace to serve under any Government.

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