1469 days ago

History focus for Cemeteries Week

Porirua City Council

Porirua City’s annual Cemeteries Week begins this Saturday, with free guided walks offering insights into the city’s heritage and history. Local iwi, war veterans, settlers and politicians who helped forge Porirua City are all part of the history buried in our cemeteries at Pāuatahanui Burial Ground and Porirua Cemetery.

Events:
Saturday 31 October, 10am Military guided walk at Porirua Cemetery
Saturday 7 November, 10am Settlers and tragedies guided walk at Porirua Cemetery
Saturday 7 November, 12–2pm Whenua Tapu Cemetery open day with guest florist and stonemason
Saturday 7 November, 2pm Guided history walk at Pāuatahanui Burial Ground

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Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz
Call: (04) 237 5089
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