Giving in memory

There are times when people wish to honour and commemorate the life of a family member or someone who has made a difference in their lives.

Rewi Thompson – Legendary architect remembered with scholarship for Māori

Classmates of the esteemed architect, the late Rewi Thompson, share what it was like watching a legend in the making. From his exceptional talent to his infamous pink jandals, Rewi was a character – and a memorable one at that.

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David Emanuel – A professor’s lasting impact in accounting and finance studies

To celebrate a much-admired professor, University alumni and staff members rallied together to donate $136,000 for an endowed scholarship in his name.

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Marti Friedlander – Inspiring future photographers

Exceptional New Zealand photographer Marti Friedlander (1928–2016) is honoured by a lectureship in the Faculty of Arts. Dr Sophia Powers was the inaugural recipient, and travelled from New York to take up the position at the University of Auckland.

Read Sophia’s story.