In Opotiki, a tangihanga is under way for Steven Taiatini, the president of the Mongrel Mob Barbarians.
The 45-year-old was killed on Friday night on St John Street and there is now a heavy gang presence in the town.
Police say they will be providing 24/7 coverage over the coming days to offer reassurance to the wider community that may be feeling unsafe.
Opotiki Mayor David Moore has been working closely with leaders from local iwi Whakatohea and Police over the past few days.
He spoke to Corin Dann.
