Wi Pere affiliates to Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Maniapoto iwi.
He is a lawyer, mediator and consultant with over 10 years' experience in governance and law. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and holds a number of directorships and governance roles in the commercial, not-for-profit and private sectors.
Wi Pere has practice experience in the areas of intellectual property, commercial law, HR, media, broadcasting & entertainment law and Māori legal issues.