New Zealand icon Sir Sam Neill has died and tributes are flying in from all over the world. 

The Jurassic Park actor passed away unexpectedly on Monday 13th July in Sydney surrounded by his family.

Nick Mills spoke to NZ film producer and founder of Gibson Group Dave Gibson who shared his memories of Neill. 

While Neill was well-known for his international roles, Gibson says what really cemented him as a NZ icon was his "very, very kiwi parts", like Uncle Hec in Hunt for the Wilderpeople. 

Gibson said was "the top of the mountain" of Kiwi film and a great guy.

"We don't have a lot of people like Sam."

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New Zealand icon Sir Sam Neill has died and tributes are flying in from all over the world.&nbsp;
The Jurassic Park actor passed away unexpectedly on Monday 13th July in Sydney surrounded by his family.
Nick Mills spoke to NZ film producer and founder of Gibson Group Dave Gibson who shared his memories of Neill.&nbsp;
While Neill was well-known for his international roles, Gibson says what really cemented him as a NZ icon was his "very, very kiwi parts", like Uncle Hec in Hunt for the Wilderpeople.&nbsp;
Gibson said was "the top of the mountain" of Kiwi film and a great guy.
"We don't have a lot of people like Sam."
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

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Film producer Dave Gibson on Sir Sam Neill's legacy

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EDITORIAL:

I start the programme this morning with incredibly sad news that last night, New Zealand lost one of its true greats. 

Sir Sam Neill has died. 

Now, I'm not going to spend the next hour listing every film he made or every award he won, because, quite frankly, we already know what Sir Sam Neill achieved.  

We know the remarkable career he built. We know the incredible body of work he leaves behind.  

From Sleeping Dogs to The Piano, from Jurassic Park to Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and so many memorable performances in between, he became one of the most recognisable Kiwi faces worldwide. 

He didn't just represent New Zealand. He represented us with dignity, humour, intelligence and class. I’m so proud to think he was the person representing us on the world stage. 

Only a few months ago he was talking about beating cancer again.  

His family said he died suddenly, surrounded by those he loved, peacefully and with the dignity that defined his life. There's some comfort in that, even though the loss feels enormous. 

I've never actually met Sir Sam. 

The closest I ever came was years ago.  

There were always rumours he owned a house at the end of the street where I lived.  

One day I happened to see him standing quietly at the top of his driveway, waiting for a taxi. That was it. 

No conversation. No introduction. Just one of those little moments you remember. 

I'll remember exactly where I was when I heard he'd died.  

I was sitting in the car at the traffic lights outside Rutherford & Bond. Funny how news like this freezes a moment in time forever. 

Some people leave an impression on your life even if you never met them. 

Sir Sam Neill was one of those people. 

He was an extraordinary actor, a proud New Zealander, a storyteller, an internationally acclaimed winemaker, an advocate for the places and people he loved, and by all accounts, a genuinely decent human  

This morning isn't just about remembering a brilliant actor. 

It's about remembering one of us, one of our own, who became a true, true international icon. 

Sir Sam Neill. 

Rest in peace. 

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EDITORIAL:
I start the programme this morning with incredibly sad news that last night, New Zealand lost one of its true greats.&nbsp;
Sir Sam Neill has died.&nbsp;
Now, I'm not going to spend the next hour listing every film he made or every award he won, because, quite frankly, we already know what Sir Sam Neill achieved. &nbsp;
We know the remarkable career he built. We know the incredible body of work he leaves behind. &nbsp;
From Sleeping Dogs to The Piano, from Jurassic Park to Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and so many memorable performances in between, he became one of the most recognisable Kiwi faces worldwide.&nbsp;
He didn't just represent New Zealand. He represented us with dignity, humour, intelligence and class. I’m so proud to think he was the person representing us on the world stage.&nbsp;
Only a few months ago he was talking about beating cancer again. &nbsp;
His family said he died suddenly, surrounded by those he loved, peacefully and with the dignity that defined his life. There's some comfort in that, even though the loss feels enormous.&nbsp;
I've never actually met Sir Sam.&nbsp;
The closest I ever came was years ago. &nbsp;
There were always rumours he owned a house at the end of the street where I lived. &nbsp;
One day I happened to see him standing quietly at the top of his driveway, waiting for a taxi. That was it.&nbsp;
No conversation. No introduction. Just one of those little moments you remember.&nbsp;
I'll remember exactly where I was when I heard he'd died. &nbsp;
I was sitting in the car at the traffic lights outside Rutherford &amp; Bond. Funny how news like this freezes a moment in time forever.&nbsp;
Some people leave an impression on your life even if you never met them.&nbsp;
Sir Sam Neill was one of those people.&nbsp;
He was an extraordinary actor, a proud New Zealander, a storyteller, an internationally acclaimed winemaker, an advocate for the places and people he loved, and by all accounts, a genuinely decent human &nbsp;
This morning isn't just about remembering a brilliant actor.&nbsp;
It's about remembering one of us, one of our own, who became a true, true international icon.&nbsp;
Sir Sam Neill.&nbsp;
Rest in peace.&nbsp;
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Nick Mills: Sir Sam Neill was a true Kiwi legend

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Nick Mills is joined for the business panel this week by two owners of successful businesses, Helen Turnbull, head chef and owner at Michelin recognised 50/50 and Deanne Milldove, co-founder and owner of Orizen Tyres, which has 8 branches across the lower North Island.

Both owners are Paraparaumu based, they share how doing business out on the Kāpiti Coast differs from the CBD. What makes the Kāpiti community better to do business in?

With more expansion on the way for Milldove and global recognition and award success for Turnbull, Nick finds out their secret to success and what it takes to build a growing business in this economy.

Milldove and Turnbull also discuss the biggest challenges in business right now including the cost of living - prompting Turnbull to make her own butter.

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Nick Mills is joined for the business panel this week by two owners of successful businesses, Helen Turnbull, head chef and owner at Michelin recognised 50/50 and Deanne Milldove, co-founder and owner of Orizen Tyres, which has 8 branches across the lower North Island.
Both owners are Paraparaumu based, they share how doing business out on the Kāpiti Coast differs from the CBD. What makes the Kāpiti community better to do business in?
With more expansion on the way for Milldove and global recognition and award success for Turnbull, Nick finds out their secret to success and what it takes to build a growing business in this economy.
Milldove and Turnbull also discuss the biggest challenges in business right now including the cost of living - prompting Turnbull to make her own butter.
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Business Panel with Helen Turnbull and Deanne Milldove

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It's a political Friday Faceoff this week with esteemed journalist and editor of Politick Richard Harman and NZ Herald Political editor Thomas Coughlan joining Nick Mills in the studio.

Starting with the Moa Point plant review in the hands Minister Simon Watts desk, which has no timeline for public release. Harman and Coughlan discuss why the government could be withholding it and how are they feeling 150 days into the ecological disaster.

The panel analyse Michael Laws candidacy for NZ First, can he make a difference in the party? And can Peters handle all these personalities? 

And the tragedy of the man who died after waiting 9 hours in the Emergency Department of Waikato Hospital. Our panel look at the problems that led our country here and how we need to improve so it never happens again.

Have those at the top of the Ministry of Social Development considered the realities of emergency housing before imposing targets for managers? The panel faceoff over whether the government has influenced these and reflect on Minister Tama Potaka's fumbles recently around this and the conservation clause that blew up last week.

Plus, Minister Casey Costello suggests decreasing excise tax for tobacco, being banned from a cafe for a MAGA hat and the panel share their hots and nots.

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It's a political Friday Faceoff this week with esteemed journalist and editor of Politick Richard Harman and NZ Herald Political editor Thomas Coughlan joining Nick Mills in the studio.
Starting with the Moa Point plant review in the hands Minister Simon Watts desk, which has no timeline for public release. Harman and Coughlan discuss why the government could be withholding it and how are they feeling 150 days into the ecological disaster.
The panel analyse Michael Laws candidacy for NZ First, can he make a difference in the party? And can Peters handle all these personalities?&nbsp;
And the tragedy of the man who died after waiting 9 hours in the Emergency Department of Waikato Hospital. Our panel look at the problems that led our country here and how we need to improve so it never happens again.
Have those at the top of the Ministry of Social Development considered the realities of emergency housing before imposing targets for managers? The panel faceoff over whether the government has influenced these and reflect on Minister Tama Potaka's fumbles recently around this and the conservation clause that blew up last week.
Plus, Minister Casey Costello suggests decreasing excise tax for tobacco, being banned from a cafe for a MAGA hat and the panel share their hots and nots.
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Friday Faceoff with Richard Harman and Thomas Coughlan

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/04d4b601-a74a-4ff0-a453-b47c000ab487/transcript

Film producer Dave Gibson on Sir Sam Neill's legacy

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