Since opening his first store in Whangarei in 1979, Michael Hill Jeweller has become a shining example of a successful Kiwi brand and today operates more than 300 stores across Canada, Australia and of course here in New Zealand.
Sir Michael Hill stepped away from the Chairman role in 2015, but he remains active as a designer for his stores helping the company craft its special 40th Anniversary collection which is available now.
It's a heck of a milestone and one we couldn't resist celebrating with the man himself.
Sir Michael Hill spoke to The AM Show.
Watch the video.