In August 2011 Sir Paul Reeves (1932 - 2011) was given a truly memorable send-off at a state funeral in Auckland. His was an extraordinary life by any standards. Ordained a deacon in 1958, Sir Paul went on to become a bishop, Archbishop and then Governor General. In May 2011 Chris Laidlaw spoke to Sir Paul about his life and influences. From the Ideas collection: Influential Kiwis talk about their Influences