The body of Kiingi Tūheitia will be taken from Tūrangawaewae Marae to the banks of the tupuna awa, Waikato River, after the funeral service on Thursday. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi
Leaders of Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad stood in solidarity today as they joined with former New Zealand prime ministers and leaders paying their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia.
The Pacific Leaders Forum contingent representing over 11 countries stood on the Marae at Turangawaewae only a week ago celebrating 18 years of the Maori King's reign.
RNZ Pacific's Grace Fiavaai was there and has this story.
