The coroner has named the man whose death is being investigated as being possibly linked to beer laced with methamphetamine.
He was Aiden Sagala, who died in Auckland City Hospital earlier this month.
Coroner Alexander Ho said Sagala's family had advised they now wanted his name published, which the police did not object to.
Paying tribute at a funeral service last week, Sagala's dad told mourners his son "was a very gifted and talented young boy".
"I am proud of him, so proud of him," he said, as reported by the NZ Herald.
"It's very hard for me to accept my son's passing."
Earlier this month, an urgent warning was issued by the police after possibly contaminated beer was brought into New Zealand.
Det Insp Glenn Baldwin, of Auckland City, confirmed last week they were investigating Sagala's death on behalf of the coroner but did not identify him.
At the time, Baldwin emphasised the investigation was still in its early stages, with further pathology results still pending.
Police said the beverage, called "Honey Bear House Beer", was not available to be purchased but was believed to have been passed around associates.
Baldwin said it was established Sagala wasn't "involved in any way with the importation or distribution of beer cans containing methamphetamine".
"We are conscious that at the very heart of this matter is a man's family who are grieving the loss of a loved one," Baldwin said in a statement.
"As such police strongly advise against any speculation around the circumstances or the victim in this case."
Newshub.
