Organisers said the hīkoi was in solidarity with the nationwide Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti march on Wellington protesting the Treaty Principles Bill drafted by Act leader David Seymour .
Alexandra hīkoi co-organiser Louise McKenzie (Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara, Ngāti Waiki Mahurangi) said the intent was to show support for those going to the capital.
"Even though we can’t get to Wellington, we are there entirely in spirit."
Hīkoi participants gathered at the Alexandra War Memorial with Alexandra Primary School pupils singing and performing haka.
Participants then walked around the town waving flags and singing, cheering as cars honked and drivers waved in support.
"Keep up the good work," a driver yelled out his window as he passed the hīkoi, honking his horn.
She said the march had good vibes and was "safe for our tamariki".
Both organisers hoped the hīkoi brought a new sense of awareness to the community which would lead to people looking into the history behind the treaty and the Bill.
Ms Thomas-Kavanagh said it was not just an issue for Maori.
"Education is key to why we are actually doing this, and why it’s important and why it protects all of us, not just Māori".
March attendee Frances Petuha (Ngāpuhi Nui Tonu) said she attended the hīkoi in solidarity with those marching on Wellington.
"I’m actually just really proud of te iwi Maori and I want to show my tautoko (support) towards all the hard mahi (work) that they’re doing so that we have a voice."
She was really proud of Alexandra and the passionate people taking part in the hīkoi.
"I feel like Alexandra has come a really long way."
She was proud seeing Maori and Pakeha together at the hīkoi and said "that’s kotahitanga (unity)".
