A police officer who was killed in Auckland on Friday is being remembered as an "outstanding" officer and young man

Constable Matthew Hunt was conducting a routine traffic stop on Massey's Reynella Drive when he was shot.

The 28-year-old had a degree in criminology and had been an officer for two and a half years.

Waitemata Superintendent Naila Hassan says Hunt passionately served his community.

She says he was a fit young man who set himself high standards and was highly respected by his peers.