The boy said in the video, which has been watched more than 150,000 times on Facebook, Milner-Skudder was his idol and promised his mother would bake him a cake if he came to Ruatoria. Kuratiwaka was brought onto the stage in Victoria Park and brought with him a chocolate cake decorated with "#meanage", a word he used in the video to describe Milner-Skudder's rugby skills.
Among the crowds in Victoria Park were many families with young children who were missing a day of school to see the team.
Katrina Tanner brought her two sons Elijah, 10, and Liam, 3, along for the event.
"To me there wasn't a choice, it's sporting history in the making," Mrs Tanner said.
On stage, Richie McCaw said the whole team were happy to be home and see the fans.
"Seeing you all here has made it all worthwhile."
Mayor Len Brown acknowledged the "outstanding performance" by the All Blacks and Richie McCaw at the celebration at Victoria Park, Auckland.
"Captain Courageous, greatest skipper, wonderful rugby player, let's put our hands together for Richie McCaw. It's just not been the cup, the last four years they have lost only three games out of 53 tests. [Richie]'s held, and maybe no one will ever do this again, the world cup twice in a row."
He also announced McCaw would be granted the Freedom of the City, but joked he would "still have to pay your rates if you've got property here".
