From sporting heroes and TV personalities to everyday people just doing good - New Zealand said farewell to a number of well-known individuals.
Here are some of them.
TVNZ says Cocksy appeared in some of its biggest shows.
The popular TV presenter John 'Cocksy' Cocks died in February after a long battle with cancer. He was 52.
'Hek' as he was affectionately known, was known for his revival of traditional canoe techniques.
Sir Hekenukumai Busby was recognised as a leading figure in the revival of traditional Polynesian navigation, wayfinding and ocean voyaging techniques.
Williams passed away aged 89 and is remembered as one of NZ's best.
Yvette Williams, who became the first woman to win a gold medal for New Zealand when she won the women's long jump in Helsinki in 1952, died in April aged 89.
Pua Magasiva, 38, was a long-time star on New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street who also had roles in Power Rangers, Outrageous Fortune and more.
It has since been revealed he was convicted the month before he died of assaulting his wife.
The 38-year-old's family have confirmed the death and are gathering in Wellington.
Carolina Lewis was the niece of former Wimbledon finalist Chris Lewis and older sister of another emerging Kiwi talent, Jade Lewis. She died during a trip to Washington, DC, aged just 23.
Mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka said Sir Brian coined the term "better people make better All Blacks".
Legendary player, World Cup-winning coach - Sir Brian Lochore, who died in August aged 78, was one of the greatest to pull on the black jersey.
His death today comes before his final bid to clear his name could reach the Supreme Court.
Peter Ellis died aged 61, still fighting to clear his name despite being found guilty on sixteen counts of sexual offending against children at the Christchurch City Creche.
He was released in 2000 and has always maintained his innocence.
Snell has died at the age of 80, his impact on athletics felt by generations to come.
Arguably New Zealand's greatest athlete, three-time Olympic champion Sir Peter Snell died in Dallas aged 80.
She had a two-year stint on Shortland Street as nurse Jaki Manu.
Former Shortland Street actress and well-loved playwright Nancy Brunning died of an undisclosed illness, aged just 48.
Dayna Cunningham says Blair will continue to influence people's lives, and Ben McHugh says he's "changed the landscape" on cancer.
Blair Vining attracted nationwide admiration for his upbeat and pragmatic attitude following his diagnosis of terminal bowel cancer in 2018, after he spent his final months petitioning the Government for improved cancer care.
The rugby league identity and father of former Kiwis and Warriors coach Brian McClennan was sadly found dead in bush in North Auckland after going missing. He had been living with dementia.
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