“It’s a bit of a mystery.”Peter Lange is a renowned ceramicist and younger brother of the late David Lange. The headstone of former Prime Minister David Lange was removed at the request of his widow Margaret Pope. “Disinterments are carried out by Auckland Council cemetery staff and a public health officer may request to be in attendance. “Approximately 10 disinterments are carried out annually across the Auckland Council cemetery network. “Auckland Council cemeteries disinterment costs are: Adult $6600, Child $3400.”

Source: New Zealand Herald March 07, 2026 18:38 UTC