The death of Paeroa restaurant owner Jordan Voudouris has hit the tiny town hard.
Jordan was one of those men loved in his community.
In the words of one of the many people who left cards and flowers outside his shop today, “he was kind, funny, and generous”.
The police investigation is continuing.
For those who knew him, and ate his food, this is the end of one of Paeroa's great institutions.
Watch the report from Tristram Clayton.