Auckland Heritage Festival 2025: Featuring Purewa's Athletes

Purewa is proud to be the resting place of some Auckland’s most notable athletes. From the first female olympian to arguably the greatest All Black ever! Take a walk around Purewa’s grounds guided by the Purewa Heritage Tours app, and relive their legendary achievements. The app features audio and visual content to enrich your experience.

New Zealand's Inspired Origins

What makes New Zealand special? While the answer might be many things, from history’s perspective, one thing stands out: this country was intentionally founded to be unlike the British Empire’s previous colonies. New Zealand was to be different. Although the empire would still seek to spread the umbrella of nationhood and civilisation, it intended to do so with a newly found compassion and humility. It would try to do things right.

The Tapestry of New Zealand - Matariki 2025

Purewa’s story is our story as New Zealanders, woven as a tapestry of relationships between Māori and Pakeha. It forms New Zealand’s past and reflects the best aspects of our nation today.

For Mother's Day: "The Baby Factory" Founder Helen Lowe