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...
The 133-year-old cemetery counts its trees among its greatest assets. More than 1000 trees bring life and beauty to Purewa. Caring for the trees a priority To ensure the trees remain in a healthy condition and don’t present a risk to people or property, Purewa carries...
Matariki is a time to reflect and connect with the stories and lives of those who went before us. It is a time to learn from them and plan for the next year with deeper wisdom. Purewa Cemetery is about remembering, honouring, and learning. That’s why we invest...
Nature regards us without reference to language, colour or creed. Mt Tarawera’s 1886 eruption is in this way a cautionary tale. It reminds us to treat the natural world with respect and awe. To take nothing for granted, and to remember that we are in this life...
