Cemeteries and Crematoria Week 2019 Events |
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Saturday 2nd |
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11am - Taita Cemetery old section walk Come along to our guided walk of historic graves which includes politicians, murder victims, Mayors, Veterans and much more. Meeting at gate 2, please park on Kowhai st or up the driveway, bring walking shoes, walk not ideal for those with mobility issues. |
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3pm - Pauatahanui Burial grounds walk Come visit one of wellingtons oldest burial grounds and learn the rich history of Porirua Region, With settlers, historic figures, Veterans and even pioneers from the first Ship to land at Petone, the Aurora. Car parking up the drive to the church, Walk is flat and easy. |
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Sunday 3rd |
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1:30pm Old Bluff Cemetery Bluff Guided cemetery walk by local historian and author Jan Mitchell telling stories about many of Bluffs earliest settlers and their families. |
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Monday 4th |
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6:30pm Eastern Cemetery Invercargill Guided cemetery walk by local historian and author Lloyd Esler telling stories about some of the unusual and interesting graves we have here |
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Tuesday 5th |
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| 10:30am Karori Cemetery Tour
Meet at Main Chapel, Rosehaugh Avenue (free parking available) for a 1.5-2 hours walking tour of Karori Cemetery. Easy walking but uneven underfoot. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. Children most welcome, as well as good dogs on leads. |
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Wednesday 6th |
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Thursday 7th |
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| 10:30am Karori Cemetery Tour
Meet at Main Chapel, Rosehaugh Avenue (free parking available) for a 1.5-2 hours walking tour of Karori Cemetery. Easy walking but uneven underfoot. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. Children most welcome, as well as good dogs on leads. |
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2pm Bolton St Cemetery Guided Tour Bolton Street Cemetery, 1840-1890, is New Zealand's oldest cemetery. Meet at the Chapel Museum, Bolton Street for a one hour guided tour - free entry, donations welcome. Enquiries: Kate Fortune - katfor17@gmail.com |
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Friday 8th |
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Saturday 9th |
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9am to 3pm - Open Day Natural Burial Garden, Omahu Cemetery, 17 Wharepoa Road Hikutaia. |
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11am - Porirua Cemetery Walk Come along to our beautiful historic cemetery in the heart of Porirua. Learn about notable family names in Porirua and Veterans and hear their stories from a local historian. Please park on Kenepuru drive outside cemetery. |
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1pm - Taita Cemetery RSA walk Come visit Taita Cemetery and learn the stories of our veterans buried there including the recipient of a VC and a Militay Medal, as well as a few other significant graves nearby the RSA section. meeting at cemetery office, parks available. Easy flat ground walk. |
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Sunday 10th |
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10am Taita Cemetery old section walk Come along on our free public guided walk of historic graves which includes Politicians, Mayors, Settlers, Veterans and much more.meeting at car park at top of gate 3 bring walking shoes, walk not ideal for those with mobility issues. |
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1:30pm Open day at the Southland Crematorium, Tour the facilities with staff on hand to answer questions. |
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5pm - Porirua Cemetery WW1 vets headstone unveilings Event will begin at 5pm with military dignitaries present, please arrive early for this significant event to honour the graves of those who served for our country. For nearly 100 years these graves have laid unmarked, Walk is mostly on flat land |
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