The service is being livestreamed and live blogged above.
Hundreds are gathering in Nelson today to honour Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming who died after being run down by a vehicle on New Year's Day.
The 38-year police veteran is being farewelled at the Trafalgar Centre from 1pm, with full police honours.
Among those attending are Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Nelson mayor Nick Smith, MP Rachel Boyack and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.
Hundreds of people will gather in Nelson farewell the much loved mother, wife, friend and police officer. Video, Audio
A funeral will be held for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson on Thursday.
Flags will fly at half mast on government and public buildings when Lyn Fleming is farewelled.
Beloved officer Lyn Fleming will be farewelled at a special service next Thursday at Nelson's Trafalgar Centre.
A judge has agreed his name can be suppressed until his next court appearance in February.
The rain fell like tears in Nelson as a vigil was held for the first New Zealand policewoman killed in the line of duty.
The driver is facing charges of murder and attempted murder and was due in court today.
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