Hundreds of people have paid their respects and farewelled Lady Kuia Rangiwhata Morrison today.
Lady Kuia, the wife of the late Sir Howard Morrison, died on Saturday aged 84 after a battle with dementia. She was born on November 1, 1937.
Her death has been described as "a great loss" for her family, the city, Ngāti Whakaue and Te Arawa.
Held in Ōhinemutu, the service, led by Rev Tom Poata, was at the Tamatekapua meeting house this morning.