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...
Sir Edward Elgar’s most popular works evoke emotions of melancholy and nostalgia. What is surprising is that he likely drew his inspiration from a Kiwi source, his long-ago fiancé Helen Weaver and her son Kenneth. Here’s the story of Sir Edward...
First Female Chairperson at Purewa The first female Chairperson of the Purewa Cemetery Trust Board brings an impressive range of business skills and experience. Erica Jenkin assumed the role of Purewa’s chairperson at the beginning of this year. A qualified...
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...
