Hadlee, who recently suffered a stroke, died in his home city of Christchurch in New Zealand's South Island.
Warner described local fans as "derogatory and pretty vulgar" after the Australians were targeted for abuse during a test and ODI tour of New Zealand in 2016.
Scenes from the post triumph celebrations after Australia won its first T20 World Cup championship at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Sunday.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Brendon McCullum was on Wednesday named New Zealand's cricketer of the year and also awarded Walter Hadlee Trophy for his batting in the ODIs. Jacob Oram was presented the JR Reid best all-rounder award, instituted for the first time. Richard Hadlee, the former New Zealand all-rounder, was awarded the Sutcliffe medal for outstanding services to cricket.
The inaugural Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, a three-game series between New Zealand and Australia, will take place in December.
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