Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is holding a press conference before the Pasifika Festival on Saturday, where she is expected to pay tribute to Prince Philip, who died on Friday night (NZ time).
Ardern issued a statement shortly after the Duke of Edinburgh died, where she said: "Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen at this profoundly sad time. On behalf of the New Zealand people and the Government, I would like to express my sincere condolences to Her Majesty and to all the Royal Family."
"Prince Philip will be fondly remembered for the encouragement he gave to so many young New Zealanders through The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award."
The press conference is expected to start at 11am.
