The tangihanga will begin tomorrow, with his whānau sharing one night with him at his home.
On November 9, whānau, friends and colleagues can pay their respects at Te Mahurehure Marae, 65/73 Premier Ave, Point Chevalier, Auckland.
Lee Tamahori’s debut feature film Once Were Warriors became a major success and led him to making several Hollywood films. Photo / Kirsty Griffin
Pōwhiri for Tamahori and immediate whānau begins at 9am and manuhiri will be welcomed from 10.30am and through the day.
Tamahori and his whānau will travel to Te Tairāwhiti for a private, final farewell on November 10.