Purewa’s Short Film Collection:
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.
And of course, you are always welcome to visit Purewa and explore these stories up close! We look forward to seeing you.
Witold Bukowski: Polish Hero and Defender of Ukraine
Matariki: Remembering Mere Wharepapa and Partner Tom “Darby” Ryan
Amelia Haszard Survivor of New Zealand’s Greatest Natural Disaster
Sir Edward Elgar’s Kiwi Inspiration
Anzac 2022: Kiwis Fight the Battle of Megiddo “Armageddon”
Walter Batty: Tongan All Black and Hero of Desert Fight Against Rommel’s Panzers
Arthur Guyon Purchas – New Zealand’s Renaissance Man
