Top trio of women to honour Sonja Davies

The country's most powerful women are among those who will eulogise Sonja Davies.

The former Labour MP, activist, unionist and recipient of the Order of New Zealand passed away on Sunday aged 81.

Ms Davies will be honoured by Prime Minister Helen Clark, Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright and the Speaker of the House, Margaret Wilson.

Her dearest female friends will carry her into Wellington's Town Hall for the funeral service, while her closest male friends will carry her out.

Ms Davies requested donations be made to the Sonja Davies Peace Award upon her death.

The public service this Sunday will begin at 4.30pm.

- NEWSTALK ZB