Nigel Latta
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Nigel Raymond Latta ONZM (born 1967)[1] is a New Zealand psychologist and author. He is also the host of the television show Beyond The Darklands, The Politically Incorrect Guide to Teenagers and The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show. He revealed on The Hard Stuff with Nigel Latta that he had 3 stints at university from 1986 to 1995, two at the University of Otago in philosophy and zoology, finishing at the University of Auckland with a BSc in psychology and postgraduate diploma.[2]
Latta was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours, for services as a psychologist.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Latta attended Waitaki Boys' High School and earned a MSc in marine science at the University of Otago.[3]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 | Beyond the Darklands | Presenter | |
| 2009 | The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show | Presenter | |
| 2011 | The Politically Incorrect Guide To Teenagers | Presenter | |
| 2011 | After the Quake: Helping Children Cope | Presenter | |
| 2012 | The Politically Incorrect Guide To Grownups | Presenter | |
| 2014 | Nigel Latta | Presenter | |
| 2015 | Nigel Blows Stuff Up | Presenter | |
| 2015 | Nigel Latta in Antarctica | Presenter | |
| 2016 | The Hard Stuff with Nigel Latta | Presenter | |
| 2017 | Mind over Money with Nigel Latta | Presenter | |
| 2017 | What Next? with Nigel Latta and John Campbell | Presenter | |
| 2018 | Mind over Money with Nigel Latta season 2 | Presenter | |
| 2018 | The Hard Stuff with Nigel Latta season 2 | Presenter | |
| 2018 | The Curious Mind | Presenter | |
| 2023 | You've Been Scammed By Nigel Latta | Presenter | [4] |
Publications[edit]
- Into the Darklands and Beyond: Unveiling the Predators Among Us. New Zealand: HarperCollins. 2007. ISBN 9781869506698. (updated edition)
- Politically Incorrect Parenting: before your kids drive you crazy. New Zealand: HarperCollins. 2010. ISBN 9781869508654.
- The Politically Incorrect Guide to Teenagers: before your teenagers drive you crazy. New Zealand: HarperCollins. 2010. ISBN 9781869509088.
- Mothers Raising Sons: what every mother needs to know to save her sanity. New Zealand: HarperCollins. 2009. ISBN 9781869507848.
- Fathers Raising Daughters: the father's guide to the female mind-field. New Zealand: HarperCollins. 2010. ISBN 9781869507879.
- Battlefield Wisdom: top tips for busy parents. New Zealand: HarperCollins. 2012. ISBN 9781869509675.
- The Modern Family Survival Guide. New Zealand: Random House. 2013. ISBN 9781775532910.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "The Queen's Birthday And Diamond Jubilee Honours List 2012". Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet. 4 June 2012. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "The Hard Stuff with Nigel Latta". tvnz.co.nz. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ^ "Nigel Latta at speakers New Zealand". speakers.co.nz. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Harvey, Kerry (21 June 2023). "You've Been Scammed By Nigel Latta wages war on rip-off merchants". Stuff. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Nigel Latta at IMDb
- Nigel Latta in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
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