As Aotearoa mourns Kīngi Tuheitia, thousands from across the motu gather to pay their respects at his tangihanga.

Even iwi historically outside the Kiingitanga movement have joined the farewell, putting differences aside to honour the Māori King.

The farewell for Kīngi Tuheitia is steeped in cultural significance, where traditional customs and values known as tikanga guide proceedings. 1News explains what those customs are and why they’re observed.