'He was a lovely boy'

Quinn Wise.

Two senior school sports games on Auckland's North Shore have been rescheduled to let friends of a Long Bay College student attend his funeral today.

Torbay 17-year-old Quinn Wise, who died suddenly last Sunday, was described by Long Bay principal Russell Brooke on Friday as "a lovely boy" whose death was being mourned widely by the school community.

He said the college was grateful to other schools for agreeing to reschedule football and netball matches, so Quinn's friends could attend his funeral at 11am at Long Bay Baptist Church in Torbay.

That included the season final of a premium grade netball competition, which Long Bay College was to have played against Westlake Girls' High School at North Harbour.

Mr Brooke, who will be joined by a number of Long Bay teachers in attending Quinn's funeral, said the year 12 student had attended the school throughout his secondary education.

Although Quinn had not played football for the school this year, he had friends in its third 11 team.

Quinn's parents, Stephen and Liz Wise, issued a statement last night with his older brother Garrick and Garrick's partner Tiffany thanking family, friends and the community "for the aroha and overwhelming support that they have received."

"They thank everyone for their prayers, kind thoughts and their many acts of kindness," a family spokeswoman said.

"All this has given us strength at this difficult time."

A police spokeswoman said police were satisfied there were no suspicious circumstances around Quinn's death.

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