This footage of the 1984 hīkoi (march) to Waitangi was made by Merata Mita with the intention of producing a documentary about this historic occasion. It was begun during an incredibly busy time for Mita – who had achieved international attention for her groundbreaking documentary Patu! (1983) about the 1981 Springbok tour – and launched several other projects including her feature film Mauri (1988).