Captain Harkness, I presume? Fans of the BBC’s Dr. Who know that name well. Instantly recognizable in his RAF greatcoat, Captain Harkness was an iconic and unforgettably heroic character. No wonder then that visitors to Purewa Cemetery do a doubletake as they pass a...
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...
This Hanukkah season Purewa remembers photographer Frank Hofmann. Frank made New Zealand his home from 1940 after fleeing Nazi persecution in his native Prague. An influential proponent of the New Photography, Frank’s genius continues to inspire us today, his...
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. Mary and her twin brother, Alexander, were born in 1864 at the...
Purewa Receives the Green Award for Water Conservation. New Zealand Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective (NZCCC) recognized Purewa’s strong commitment to environmental awareness with an award at its bi-annual national conference in Wellington last month. The Green...
