Outside broadcast of the funeral service for the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Norman Kirk, held at Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul's, September 4, 1974.
Begins with a description of the casket being moved from Parliament House to St. Paul's Cathedral. HRH Prince Charles and several heads of state are in attendance.
Karanga and haka as the casket arrives.
Hīmene - Tama ngākau mārie.
The order of service is given as the casket moves down the aisle:
The Dean will open the service.
Hymn - The Lord is my shepherd
Readings by Bishop of Wellington, Rt. Rev. E.K. Norman and Rev. W.F. Faulk [?]
The Lord's Prayer
Psalm 130 - Choir
Reading by Archbishop Delargy
Hymn - Who would true valour see?
Primate of New Zealand Archbishop Johnson
Prayers from Commissioner E.K. Elliot and Archbishop Delargy
Unidentified Māori speaker introduces the lament
Hīmene - Piko nei te mātenga - Combined Māori of Wellington Choir
Blessing by the Bishop of Wellington.
Back announcement by announcer Peter Brian with information about a further funeral service to be held at Christchurch Cathedral, before the burial service at Waimate.
Description of the casket leaving St. Paul's, Wellington.
Organ recessional. Māori laments are heard in the distance.
Bill Toft commentates outside in the rain after the service with a general description of those attending forming the funeral procession which will make its way to the airport enroute to burial in Waimate.
People are lining the streets of the capital to pay their respects..
Outside broadcast ends with actuality.
[Cross back to studio and incidental music.]