Police said Len Courtenay, 22 and a friend died at the scene at around 5.40pm on Wednesday.
Kaniva News reports Len’s mother Makalita Angianga is expected to arrive in Houhora, Pukenui near Cape Reigna at the northwestern-most tip of the North Island for his funeral.
She said Courtenay had just celebrated his 22th birthday on July 20.
A prayer service is expected to take place at a residence in Māngere, south Auckland to remember Courtenay.
Police previously said emergency services were notified of the crash.
