New Nigel Latta-Inspired Self-Help Show to Feature His Family

Media Release: Join John Aiken as he explores what really helps when life gets messy in all-new Sky NZ Originals series Lessons on Living, coming to Sky Open, ThreeNow & Neon this month

John Aiken presents Lessons on Living, a powerful new Sky NZ Originals documentary series inspired by the final book from beloved New Zealand clinical psychologist and broadcaster Nigel Latta, premiering on Sky Open on Wednesday 14th October at 8.30pm and available on ThreeNow and Neon from this date.

Produced by Ruckus Media and made with support from NZ On Air, the series brings Latta’s enduring wisdom and insights to a new generation.

Across three episodes, John unpacks Latta’s core principles ‘Drive the Bus’, ‘Focus on the Things You Can Control’, and ‘Teamwork’.

Through candid conversations, personal stories and social experiments, the series explores how these ideas can help us cope with grief, anxiety, adversity, and change.

Contributors, including Shaun Johnson, Bree Tomasel, Dr Lucy Hone, Amelia Kerr, Rachel Hunter, Gilbert Enoka, Anika Moa and BENEE, share the lessons they’ve learned from life’s defining moments.

Featuring insights from Nigel’s wife, Dr Natalie Flynn, and his brother, Craig Latta, the series offers a deeply personal look at the experiences that shaped his work, celebrating Latta’s lasting legacy and the practical wisdom that continues to resonate with Kiwi today.

Lessons on Living is a Ruckus Media production for Sky NZ Originals, made with the support of NZ On Air.