Fire and Emergency are handing over the scene of the Loafers Lodge fire to Police today.
Six people are known to have died in yesterday's fire, and an investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
Safety checks have been carried out by Urban Search and Rescue teams this morning, and police hope to enter the building later today - to examine what's left inside.
There remain 11 people unaccounted for.
RNZ reporter Jemima Huston is on Adelaide Road in Newtown, she speaks with Max Towle.
