Raymond Trevor Flutey and Jo-Anne Gaynor Kent-Johnston (née Flutey) both recently graduated from university at the age of 48 and 47 respectively.

Raymond graduated with a Bachelors of Art in culinary arts on 8 March 2013 and Jo-Anne a Bachelor of Arts majoring in law on 30 September 2014. She was admitted to the Bar in the Auckland High Court on 17 April.

Both worked hard to achieve their degrees. Raymond tutored at Southland Institute of Technology and worked while studying. Jo-Anne studied fulltime at Auckland University while working part-time as well as being busy as a housewife and mother of two teenage girls.

Jo-Anne studied after 21-years of service with Air New Zealand as a member of their international air crew.

We would like to thank Ngāi Tahu for the help they provided while both of our children were studying. Nā Trevor and Dawn Flutey.

Jo-Anne being admitted to the Bar at the Auckland High Court. copy

Jo-Anne being admitted to the Bar at the Auckland High Court.

Jo-Anne wearing her korowai on graduation day.

Jo-Anne wearing her korowai on graduation day.

Raymond  with his degree. copy

Raymond with his degree.