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Purewa Remembers Jack Turner—The Man Who Named the Kiwifruit
Did you know that June 15 marks a massive milestone in New Zealand history? It’s the anniversary of the day the Chinese gooseberry officially became the Kiwifruit—and it all came down to a brilliant marketing insight by a legendary Aucklander: John (Jack) Penman Turner, MBE.
The Kronfeld Family
Gustav and Louisa Kronfeld lived inspiring lives. Gustav, a German-Jewish emigrant to Samoa, and Louisa, Granddaughter of Chief Fiamē of Lotofaga, married and settled in Auckland where their home became a centre of hospitality and symbol of Samoan culture that still resonates today.
Be Prepared – Annie Mona Burgin
Affectionately known as ‘Moby’ to her friends and ‘Captain’ to her girl guides and rangers, Annie Mona Burgin had a profound influence shaping the New Zealand Girl Guide movement.
John A. Lee: Soldier, Rebel, and Political Icon
Today marks a significant anniversary in New Zealand’s political history: the expulsion of John A. Lee from the Labour Party on March 25, 1940. A man of fierce conviction and fiery rhetoric, Lee remains one of the most polarizing and fascinating figures in our nation’s story.
The Conductor, The Dancer, and The Deadly Dose: The Mystery of Eric Mareo🎵 🕵️♂️✨
The time is 1935 New Zealand, when a high-society scandal rocked the nation. It's a tale of celebrity, secret lovers, and murder! The Flamboyant Maestro 🎩 Born Eric Joachim Pechotsch in Sydney to Viennese parents, Eric Mareo was an eccentric, charismatic orchestra...
A Special Unveiling of a Memorial Plaque in Purewa’s Historic Old Section on Sunday Honours the Memory of a Long-forgotten Victorian Girl
There will be a small gathering this Sunday 15th March at 4pm, where we will unveil the newly placed plaque and share a moment remembering Mabel and her niece (also buried in the plot).