Prince Harry has paid tribute to emergency service and disaster response teams at a reception tonight, as well as New Zealand's skill at rugby.
Speaking at a reception for the emergency services at Government House, he said he had wondered how a country so small could be so good at rugby.
"But don't worry, I'm not here to spy on you. I come in peace, despite what some may think."
The Prince also spoke about Christchurch, saying his brother William had told him many "heartwrenching stories" about the people of Christchurch.
He said the response, including that of the Volunteer Student Army, was "characteristically Kiwi".
He paid tribute to the work of emergency services and disaster response experts, saying they came at a time of great need.
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• Prince Harry pays tributes to SAR teams, Kiwi rugby
Prior to his remarks, Prince Harry congratulated Labour leader Andrew Little on his 50th birthday when the two met tonight at Government House in Auckland.
Mr Little and Labour's deputy leader Annette King went into their meeting with Prince Harry and the Prince raised Mr Little's 50th birthday which was last week.
Labour leader Andrew Little emerged from his meeting with the Prince, saying he was "a very genuine guy."
He said the Prince had talked about his time in New Zealand.
"He said he had an amazing time in Stewart Island, Christchurch, Whanganui. He was particularly impressed with his visit to Southern Cross School this morning. He was a bit disappointed to think it had taken him 30 years to get to New Zealand, but he was impressed by what he's seen and very touched by his visit to the school this morning."
Mr Little had also made his views on republicanism clear, saying they talked about the flag debate underway in New Zealand. "He is aware I'm a republican. We had a good discussion about that, conducted respectfully."
Mr Little had also passed on to Prince Harry that he was impressed with Prince Charles' speeches at Gallipoli services over Anzac Day.
Mr Little tweeted about his meeting with Prince Harry afterward, saying the Prince was "a thoroughly nice young man doing a difficult job with real dignity."
Met Prince Harry this afternoon – a thoroughly nice young man doing a difficult job with real dignity #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/2rJQ00wHBK
— Andrew Little (@AndrewLittleMP) May 15, 2015
As they met for the start of their meeting, Prince Harry could be heard talking about the hongi and haka with Prime Minister John Key. Prince William met with the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition (then David Cunliffe) on his visit last year.
The debate over changing the New Zealand flag was a topic in Prince Harry's meetings with both Mr Key and Mr Little earlier this evening.
After their meeting, a spokesman for Mr Key said they had discussed a range of issues including the flag referendums, the recent flooding in Wellington, the Treaty relationship and efforts to raise educational achievement for Maori and Pasifika students.
"The Prime Minister was pleased to hear Prince Harry had thoroughly enjoyed his trip to New Zealand and to receive an assurance that he would be back."
After his time with Mr Key, Prince Harry had an encounter with Graeme Hill and his pup Gemma:
#PrinceHarry is introduced to Graeme Hill and his dog Gemma from the LandSAR Dogs #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/oZagZyKfYO
— Governor-General NZ (@GovGeneralNZ) May 15, 2015
Earlier today: Rugby stars Keven Mealamu and Jerome Kaino presented Prince Harry with a personalised All Blacks jersey printed with "P Harry" and the number 15 on the back.
Prince Harry visited Middlemore spinal unit where he was welcomed with a speech by Sir Colin Meads this morning.
"He was like, 'finally, I get one of these'," Mealamu said.
"It was pretty special to have him come in."
Harry was also given two watercolour paintings by patients at the Middlemore spinal unit, which he said was "amazing".
"Are you sure you want to give it to me?" He asked artist Philip Spring, who was injured in a rugby accident 36 years ago.
Mr Spring's painting, which was very large, was of a wheelchair rugby clash.
Harry gave it to an aid to take, laughing at how big it was.
"Well he doesn't have any luggage requirements so it should be all right", Mr Spring said.
The prince also chatted to Grant Sharman, who paints holding a brush in his mouth.
Mr Sharman, of Pukekohe, gave him a watercolor depicting the prince with a helicopter.
"I love that," Harry said. "What is it?"
"It's you!" Mr Sharman said.
Harry was amazed and said everyone was very kind.
The prince then visited the TYLA where he sat down with youth sat down and ran through the values of the programme: trust, truth, respect, choice and consequence.
Prince Harry visits Turn Your Life Around (TYLA) in #Otara, #Auckland. #RoyalVisitNZ #TYLA http://t.co/Alzx6d5Gam
— Governor-General NZ (@GovGeneralNZ) May 15, 2015
Prince Harry asked the young people whether any of the people there had made bad choices.
"Where there consequences? Did you make it right? If you haven't made it right, you need to," he said.
He said it was the actions that people take to make things right that build their character, not the bad choices they make.
The casual prince arrived at TYLA with his sleeves rolled up and is breaking ice with the residents over rounds of scissors, paper, rock.
He stepped straight up to play a young guy at foosball.
He took on another guy at table tennis, but missed an early shot and said "I gotta warm up."
Harry then stepped up to play a young man at a fast version of pool. The prince took his first shot and got off to a bad start, and was playfully jumping around the small pool table, passing the cue backwards and forwards.
There was lots of laughing and joking between the prince and his opponent.
Harry painted his hand purple to contribute to the handprint wall at TYLA, but quickly dashed across the room to plant a purple handprint onto the head of a member of the British media.
TYLA youth and #PrinceHarry having fun and games #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/mZNVmoqG5I
— Governor-General NZ (@GovGeneralNZ) May 15, 2015
The crowd of people at TYLA erupted into laughter and the photographer looked shocked.
"You know why I did that," Prince Harry said, while laughing.
#PrinceHarry plonks a purple hand print on @ArthurJEdwards' head! #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/5ZVOwNAqu0
— Governor-General NZ (@GovGeneralNZ) May 15, 2015
He apologised to the young people there, who were all smiling and laughing at the disruption.
TYLA is a youth development programme that works with children, young people and families to reduce and prevent youth offending.
The programme works with the police, to target intervention of offending and to manage the cases of young offenders with their families and community.
Children from ages 9 to 17 can be referred to TYLA.
It was originally established in Central West Auckland in 1996 and the Otara branch was established in 2006.
#PrinceHarry and TYLA youth #RoyalVisitNZ #Auckland pic.twitter.com/rM5Eaomg8N
— Governor-General NZ (@GovGeneralNZ) May 15, 2015
General manager of TYLA Anastasia Meredith said she was blown away when she was told Prince Harry would be coming for a visit.
"I couldn't believe it, we are a small community, a small charitable trust, and someone like Prince Harry wants to come to our hood and hang out with our kids."
She said some of the young people in TYLA didn't know who Prince Harry was before they were told.
"We showed them some clips of him in the army, with the queen, and with his brother's family," Ms Meredith said.
"They're really excited... That he wanted to come to Otara is really cool."
Lots of action at Turn Your Life Around (TYLA) ahead of arrival of #PrinceHarry #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/mngZQh9qjw
— Sophie Ryan (@sophiealiceryan) May 14, 2015
A very wet Prince Harry walked in to the school hall at Southern Cross Campus in Mangere first thing this morning. The playful prince gave an exaggerated shake to get the rain off his navy blue suit much to he delight of the kids.
Prince Harry presented certificates to students who have performed outstanding leadership and participation in the school. The head girl and head boy of the school have delivered a speech to the prince and the audience.
Prince Harry was told his visit has boosted the Maori and Pasifika identity of students at the school and in the Manukau community.
He was presented with a painting done by a student.
Prince Harry took a moment to look at the painting and a big smile spread across his face.
The special guests of the school including trustees of the school sang before greeting Prince Harry with hongi. The prince and his party were presented with lei by students.
The Samoan cultural group were welcomed to the stage with conch shells being blown by students.
Tongan students have performed a song and dance in traditional dress for Prince Harry.
Girls wore beautiful red outfits with headpieces.
Two of the dancers from the Tongan cultural performance told NZME news service that Prince Harry was watching their performance with a big smile on his face.
Seline Paletua, 18, said the group had been preparing every day for two weeks.
"It was nerve-wracking, but then we were happy because we were representing our culture."
Tufui Lauhingoa, 17, said Prince Harry seemed to really enjoy the performance.
"He was smiling and it made me want to smile even more."
The performers got to meet the prince after the assembly and his entourage.
Cook Island drums rang out through the hall as girls in straw skirts and tall headpieces with shells made their way to the stage.
They performed a traditional dance with lots of enthusiasm and big smiles on their faces.
This afternoon the popular royal will return to Government House for a reception to recognise emergency services.
Yesterday Prince Harry became the first royal to paddle a waka up the Whanganui River, admitting he was "knackered" from the 40-minute exercise.
There's been plenty of talk about the young royal's love life while he's been in New Zealand.
On Monday, Harry let slip a telling revelation that was music to the nation's (and no doubt Her Majesty's) ears - he announced he was getting broody.
Yesterday the captain of the waka Harry paddled offered to provide a list of ladies for the young royal - but warned him that Whanganui's women might be too much to handle.
"They're beautiful women, but oh, the old mouth when it goes. I don't know if he could handle that."
Meanwhile, the face of the woman who welcomed Harry in to Wellington last Saturday has gone around the world, some social media calling her his new girlfriend.
Ruatoki's Ohinemataroa Iti-Kereopa is taking it all on the chin. Actually - more on the nose.
She was photographed greeting the prince with a hongi at Government House and the picture has been seen worldwide.
Ms Iti-Kereopa has been amazed by the attention the image had received.
"So many people have messaged me saying they've seen it," she said. "It's pretty awesome."
Saturday, May 9: Wellington
• Arriving in New Zealand, greeted by Governor-General at Government House.
• Visiting the National War Memorial and Anzac Square.
• Attending Hurricanes vs Sharks Super 15 rugby match, Westpac Stadium.
May 10-11: Stewart Island
A stunning sunrise over #StewartIsland this morning- Here's a photo taken by Prince Harry! #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/GrbZtt0RFf
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) May 10, 2015
• Meeting locals and travelling to Ulva Island, a Department of Conservation open island sanctuary.
Prince Harry leaves #Ulva Island. What a beautiful place! #RoyalVisitNZ pic.twitter.com/P28fShQwGr
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) May 10, 2015
May 12: Christchurch
• Visiting the Quake City exhibition, mall, and meeting student volunteers from Canterbury University.
May 13: Palmerston North
• Visiting Linton Military Camp. He is to be taught the Army's haka.
May 14: Wanganui
• Powhiri at Putiki Marae followed by a waka experience.
• Meeting with veterans and a walkabout.
May 15: Auckland
• Visit to Southern Cross Campus School where he will view a cultural performance and meet with students.
• Visit to spinal rehabilitation unit.
• Visit to Turn your Life Around.
• Visit to Government House. There will be an evening reception to recognise emergency services.
May 16: Auckland
• FIFA U20 event, followed by a walkabout at The Cloud.
• Visit to High Performance Sport New Zealand at Mairangi Bay.