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 Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 500 men and women who fought in wars spanning the sweep of Auckland’s history. These include the New Zealand Wars 1843-1872, the South African War (formerly known as the Boer War) 1899-1902, WWI 1914-1918,...
On Anzac Day we commemorate and honour those who risked their lives for us. Many died on the battlefield of wounds or sickness, never to see home and family again. Others returned, having sacrificed the best years of their lives. None should be forgotten. At Purewa...
