Auckland Waterfront to Host Nigel Latta’s Memorial Service
Funeral Details for Nigel Latta
The funeral service for broadcaster and psychologist Nigel Latta is scheduled to occur at 1 PM on October 11, at The Cloud in Auckland, located by the waterfront. This was shared through a post on Latta’s Facebook page, inviting those wishing to attend.
Announcement of the Funeral Service
The announcement clarified, "This is the funeral notice that will be placed in newspapers, so just in case you are a non-paper person, thought we would share it here." It further mentioned:
"Latta, Nigel Raymond. Passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospice on September 30, 2025."
This poignant message highlighted the deep love of his family, stating:
"Dearly loved son of Janice and Elvyn. Much loved son-in-law to Emily. Adored husband of Natalie. Beloved father of Rina, Jordan, and Kieran. Loved stepfather of Elijah, Isobel, Maya, and Leon. Brother and brother-in-law of Craig and Leigh, Jason and Nalini, Jan and Mike. Uncle of Sarah, Annabelle, and Joel. Dog Dad to Max and Wookie. Respected and loved by many. Special thanks to Osama, Sanjeev, and Anthony."
Celebration of Life
The family has expressed that in lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Hospice would be appreciated. The statement concluded with an invitation:
"A Celebration of Nigel’s life will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, October 11."
Remembering Nigel Latta
Nigel Latta passed away at the age of 58 after a brave battle with stomach cancer. He had been diagnosed with incurable stomach cancer in 2024. A statement shared at the time of his passing read:
"You were never dying, just living until the moment you weren’t. You fought cancer with enormous bravery."
He will be profoundly missed by his wife, children, and stepchildren. Born in Oamaru, Latta became well-known for his documentaries focused on crime, psychology, and parenting.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career from 2008 to 2012, Latta presented numerous documentaries and authored several parenting books, impacting many lives in New Zealand. He was recognized as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2012 for his contributions to psychology.
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