Māori and non-Māori, are expected to make their way to Turangawaewae Marae to visit Kīngi Tūheitia as he lays in state.

The past two days were set aside for Iwi from the Tainui Waka.

The Prime Minister has visited the Marae and said he remembered the Māori King as kind and generous.

NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says the Government made a very 'moving' tribute to the deceased leader.

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