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...
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...