16 May 2024

Never too old: Dr Te Piere Warahi and his journey to obtaining a PhD at 73

From Nights, 10:30 pm on 16 May 2024

Our next guest thought he was too old for academia, but now Te Piere Warahi of Ngāti Maniapoto is proudly 73 with a PhD.

Dr Warahi (Ngāti Maniapoto) has just recently completed his studies at the University of Auckland on the experiences of Māori caregivers.

He talks to Emile Donovan about what motivated him and how the experience changed him.

Te Piere smiles at the camera. He wears a graduate's robes and hat.

Te Piere Warahi completed his PhD at the University of Auckland on the experiences of Māori giving care for kaumātua. Photo: Chris Loufte