Yes Donna the family have been offered a state funeral and they are taking it, does not happen here very often, there has been talk about wanting it to be public holiday the day of the funeral and from there on, but i don't think our PM Helen is wearing that one,he will be lying in state for people to say their last goodbyes, and you can go this website and leave your message , www.tvnz.co.nz which all the family will be able to read.