Long-time Karangahape Road pharmacist Suresh Rama has died

Thursday 22 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 22 Oct, 6:47pm

In this story Chlöe Swarbrick, NZ Post

Suresh Rama, the 73-year-old owner of Lambs Pharmacy, has died peacefully surrounded by his family. A community advocate and local icon, Rama had run the Karangahape Road pharmacy for approximately 35 years. Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick described the news of his passing as devastating.

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1. StuffThu 22 Oct, 6:25pm

   K Road guardian, community advocate and local pharmacist Suresh Rama dies (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 22 Oct, 6:47pm

   Karangahape Rd mourns beloved Lambs Pharmacy owner Suresh Rama (opens in new tab)