‘I’m a collector, passionate about art, and I’ve been very privileged that I’ve been able to, over time, with the help of many people, collect a treasure trove,” Moyle says. ‘The only issue is, I don’t think I can take it all with me…’

Moyle’s promised gift to Auckland Art Gallery includes 20 works from some of New Zealand’s most influential artists such as Rita Angus, Jacqueline Fahey, Ralph Hotere, Raymond McIntyre and more.

Moyle was always interested in New Zealand art. He says, ‘…it was often an opportunity to meet either the artist or the family. Without art, that connection would have never happened.’ 

Now, after 50 years of collecting, Moyle has been asking himself what’s going to happen to his collection when he’s gone. ‘I didn’t collect it to sell,’ he says. ‘By doing what I’ve done with the Gallery, that collection [of works] is kept together, not only for me and my family, but for the wider community.’

Watch the full video for more on Greg's favourite works in the collection, what it means to leave a legacy and the importance of protecting the art of Aotearoa.