Listen: Sir Colin Meads tribute - The Country interviews

Sir Colin Meads' statue was unveiled in Te Kuiti yesterday. Photo / Jamie Mackay

It was a big day yesterday in Te Kuiti when the town's most famous son Sir Colin Meads had a statue unveiled in his honour.

The Country's Jamie Mackay was in attendance and interviewed a few well-known names in sport who were there to celebrate Pinetree.

First up, Sir David Fagan or as Jamie calls him "Te Kuiti's second most famous son". The shearing legend spoke to Mackay about how proud he is for his home town and for the Meads' family. Sir David has had a look at not only the statue but the Meads museum and was impressed with the display and the volume of memorabilia.

Listen to the full interview with Sir David Fagan in the audio clip below:

Next Jamie catches up with a man whose voice most New Zealanders will recognise, Keith Quinn.

The legendary rugby broadcaster was the MC for the event which has special meaning for Quinn as he was born in Te Kuiti.

Keith shares one of his favourite stories about Pinetree which turns out to be a bit of an exclusive!

Listen to the full interview with Keith Quinn in the audio clip below:

Finally Jamie Mackay talks to Stan Meads. Sir Colin's brother and a rugby great in his own right, Stan comments on the statue, the museum and a proud day for his family and Te Kuiti. Stan reflects on what it was like growing up as a Meads in the All Blacks.

Listen to the full interview with Stan Meads in the audio clip below:

You can have a look at some of Jamie Mackay's photos from Te Kuiti here.