Discover Symonds Street Cemetery

Sub 1 Discover Symonds Street Cemetary

Hidden among the bustle of busy motorways and inner city streets is Auckland city's oldest cemetery.

This setting of wild bush and streams is a significant heritage site and the final resting place of a who's who of Auckland's history – from famous early settlers and politicians to ordinary folks.

David Verran explores their stories and those of the many communities represented here, including Anglican, Catholic, Jewish, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Māori.

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