An incredible thinker, a Labour Party stalwart, international diplomat, and a man who cared deeply about the lives of New Zealanders.
They were just some of the tributes for former Prime Minister Mike Moore as he was laid to rest today.
Former political colleagues, government ministers, family and a range of dignitaries attended the service, held at Mr Moore's old school Dilworth in Auckland.
RNZ political editor, Jane Patterson, filed this report.