High level debate continues over a suitable way to mark the achievements of Sir Edmund Hillary, following his large State funeral on Tuesday.
The 88-year old conquerer of Mt Everest and humanitarian died in Auckland on January 11.
Among the suggestions are creating a public holiday in his name or naming a mountain after him.
But a spokesman for the Prime Minister says it's too soon yet to decide what should happen.
However, there have been hints the government will boost the amount it gives annually to the Himalayan Trust to help the people of Nepal.
And members of Nepal's Sherpa community have had their own unique farewell for Sir Edmund in Kathmandu.
At the prayer service, people lit lamps in memory of him and monks played drums in the special Buddhist ceremony.
The Nepalese community in New Zealand will be paying tribute to Sir Ed at a memorial in Auckland on Wednesday night.
