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Annie James (Tse Koo) A Life of Service and Love
Annie James, a petite, unassuming young woman from north Otago played a central role in bringing maternity services to the women and children of pre-communist China. Raised in Dunedin, Called to China Annie Isabella James was born in 1884, and in 1903 moved to...
Matariki 2024 – Purewa Remembers Wiremu Paratene (William “Bill” Pratney)
This Matariki Purewa remembers Wiremu Paratene (William “Bill” Pratney), a practical Christian and arguably New Zealand’s greatest Māori cyclist. His life story is about hardship, challenge, mental and physical strength, love and enduring achievement. A DIFFICULT...
Matariki 2023: Remembering Mary Geddes
Mary Annabella Geddes was a pioneer of service to women. As a daughter of Ngāti Toro (Ngāpuhi) she remained proud of her Māori heritage, passing her values and identity to the following generations.
ANZAC DAY 2024 – Remembering Captain Donald Harkness
Captain Harkness, I presume? Fans of the BBC’s Dr. Who know that name well. Amazingly, this real Captain Harkness was no less intrepid than his television counterpart.
Year of the Dragon 2024 – Remembering Bickleen Wang
Purewa is pleased to serve Auckland’s valued Chinese community, a vital and integral part to New Zealand’s identity. This year we remember Bickleen Wang (nee Fong), the first Chinese author of an English-language book in New Zealand. HER FATHER A PIONEER Bickleen's...