The final farewell for former Prime Minister takes place today. 

His funeral is being held at his local Catholic parish in Kapiti today at 11am, and thousands are expected to attend.

Bolger served as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997, and passed away last week aged 90. 

Sir Don McKinnon served as Deputy Prime Minister to Bolger, and joined Mike Hosking to pay tribute to Bolger and his legacy.