Austin Hemmings, 44, who was stabbed to death going to the aid of a woman in Central Auckland last September, is honoured in his former employer's new eco-friendly building at the Viaduct with a plaque dedicated to his memory.
Mr Hemmings' family attended a blessing of the Hemmings Room in the NZI Centre.
Five other New Zealanders being honoured with dedicated boardrooms are Nobel chemistry laureate Dr Alan MacDiarmid, Victoria Cross winner Corporal Willie Apiata, Olympic rowing champions Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell and All Black great John Kirwan, for his contribution to rugby and mental health.
Slain hero honoured
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