Had to add this and it is one of the benefits of being in NZ or Christchurch.
Someone in one of my teams at work is retiring after 42yrs of service. I contacted Sir Richard Hadlee on the offchance he could drop in and wish them luck (the guy leaving is a massive cricket fan) - and he's agreed to come, and has been really good about it.
Must confess I'm pretty excited to meet the bloke too, love my cricket, and he's a legend - but what a superb gesture to give up his time to attend!