Iwi leaders from across the motu have arrived in Northland for the annual meeting of the iwi chairs forum.
The hui in Kerikeri comes after the Hui aa Motu at Tūrangawaewae and ahead of what's expected to be a lively Waitangi Day.
On Friday, key government representatives will attend, including the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and ACT leader David Seymour.
Māori issues reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte Cook.
