Police are out in force in South Auckland, with large numbers of gang members in the area for a tangi

It follows the death of Mongrel Mob member Daniel Eilu who was fatally gunned down on December 17, in front of Manukau's Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Earlier today dozens of motorbikes were spotted behind Eilu's hearse on State Highway 20, alongside a ute with patched gang members standing in the back.

A Police spokesperson says there's been no significant issues reported, but several drinking infringements will be followed up in coming days.

Officers will maintain a visible presence on the roads for the rest of the day.