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Farewelling Sir Colin - Te Kuiti, 28 August 2017

The funeral for Sir Colin Meads, who died on 20 August, is being held at the Les Munro Centre in Te Kuiti.

Photo / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

A hearse with the number plate "Pine T" carries Colin Meads to his funeral. Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

The Colin Meads statue in Te Kuiti has become a small shrine to the rugby great. Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Booklets for Sir Colin's funeral service. Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

John Kirwan, Josh Kronfeld and Michael Jones arrive for the funeral. Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Mourners watch the funeral service from the overflow area in a marquee. Photo / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Mourners watch the funeral service from the overflow area in a marquee. Photo / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern before the funeral. Photo / Craig McCulloch

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