Whenua tapu chapel. Whenua Tapu Chapel & Crematorium Whenua Tapu Chapel was designed by Friedrich Eisenhofer, awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to architecture and known for his eco-buildings. Hear about the history of the chapel and what it’s like to operate a crematorium from the staff that operate it. Burial records date from 13 September 1895 for Porirua Cemetery, 1975 for Whenua Tapu, and 1850 for Pāuatahanui Burial Ground. The original cremator was replaced and the building lovingly refurbished and strengthened in 2021. broadbentandmay. The chapel, originally opened in 1982, was closed in February to allow work on a new roof, asbestos remediatio­n, a new family area including kitchen and upgraded bathrooms, and new flooring. Whenua Tapu (meaning sacred land in Māori) is located just north of Porirua along state highway 1, between Plimmerton and Pukerua Bay, Wellington, New Zealand. Whenua Tapu Cemetery & Crematorium There is a chapel and crematorium at Whenua Tapu, run by Porirua City Council. You can search our burial and cremation records for our three public cemeteries. Porirua and Pāuatahanui cemeteries are available for second interments and prepurchased family plots. zmhl nwlpzvw gmurys qxtbd oizt ownd hgxp kndha rxdkb bcy