Acclaimed Kiwi film director Geoff Murphy has died and many kind condolences are being shared about the star.
Murphy, 80, was a leading figure in the fledgling New Zealand film industry in the 1970s - directing classic films including 1981's Goodbye Pork Pie, Utu and The Quiet Earth.
The NZ Film Commission said it was "very saddened" to confirm Murphy had died yesterday.
New Zealand First is also saddened to learn of the death of pioneering movie director.
"Murphy worked hard with vision and passion, sometimes against the odds," says Arts, Culture and Heritage spokesperson Jenny Marcroft.
"His legacy will be the contribution he made to our film industry that is today respected around the world."
"He richly deserved the accolades which came his way and his loss will be felt by many in the film industry."
Friends and fans of the Kiwi film legend have taken to social media to share their condolences.