Parliamentarians honoured Kīngi Tūheitia with speeches this afternoon - before the House adjourned early.
The leader of the Kiingitanga died almost a fortnight ago, following heart surgery.
He's succeeded by his daughter - 27-year-old Kuini Ngā Wai hono i te pō.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks today's tributes from all sides of the political aisle.
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