Purewa a Living Space
New Zealand Heritage and History
Experience the Continuing Power of
Lives Remembered at Purewa
Our lives have meaning. And meaning is a narrative, the story of our lives.
A place like Purewa exists to preserve the memory of our shared human story through the individuals laid to rest here.
These short films highlight timely and timeless accounts reflecting New Zealand’s history and identity.
Come visit Purewa and explore these stories up close! There is even an app tour available to guide you.
We look forward to seeing you!
Anzac 2025 – Remembering Sir Harold Eric Barrowclough
Witold Bukowski: Polish Hero and Defender of Ukraine
Matariki: Remembering Mere Wharepapa and Partner Tom “Darby” Ryan
Daisy Spurgeon – Grandaughter of Charles Spurgeon
Amelia Haszard Survivor of New Zealand’s Greatest Natural Disaster
Sir Roger Hall on playwright Dean Parker
Anzac 2022: Kiwis Fight the Battle of Megiddo “Armageddon”
Michael Hurst
on actor
Kevin Todd Smith
Sir Edward Elgar’s Kiwi Inspiration
Captain Donald Harkness – Biplane Bomber of Zeppelins in WWI
Arthur Guyon Purchas – New Zealand’s Renaissance Man
