"No words can express our sadness as we try to come to terms with the loss of our mother, wife, and friend Patricia."
Auckland Transport plans to fit transparent screens to act as barriers for drivers' protection.
They say there is "no ongoing risk to the public".
Police say his vehicle was travelling dangerously on the wrong side of the road.
Helena Cribb, the 22-year-old daughter of Ron Cribb, was charged earlier this year.
A 75-year-old man stepped in to help.
City Mission general manager says apartments are part of the solution, not the problem.
The Ministry of Social Development and NZDF were working together to resolve the situation "as a matter of urgency".
The prosecution comes at a time when Washington and Tokyo are deepening their military alliance.