On Friday evening at 6pm a 96-gun salute will be held on Wellington's waterfront to mark the Queen's death.
The salute will be 96 rounds - one to mark each year of Queen Elizabeth II's life - and is expected to last 16 minutes.
The New Zealand Defence Force has recommended people who attend wear protection for their ears.
Queen Elizabeth II died surrounded by her family at her Balmoral home in Scotland. She was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, having reigned for 70 years.
The New Zealand Defence Force said in a statement she had many deep and abiding ties with New Zealand's military forces.
Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short said Her Majesty's ongoing dedication to her duties was an inspiration to the NZDF, particularly in the challenging times throughout her reign.
"Her dedication and commitment resonated with us all as it is the ultimate example of service which underpins everything we do as members of the New Zealand Defence Force," Air Marshal Short said.
"While there will be a sombre mood acknowledging Her Majesty’s death, it is also a time to appropriately celebrate her more than 70 years as our Monarch and her contribution to all walks of life and to the Armed Forces."
Over the next 11 days, a variety of commemoration events will take place to remember the Queen, and flags outside all government and public buildings will be flown at half-mast across Aotearoa as a sign of respect.
