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. 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.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Film producer Dave Gibson on Sir Sam Neill's legacy

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