10am: Guided tour of Kate Sheppard’s home and epicentre of New Zealand's women's suffrage movement

10.30 - 11am: Coffee, tea and cake served on verandah overlooking the garden, where Kate received the telegram informing her women had been granted the vote.

11am: Board a luxury coach on a guided tour past significant sites associated with Kate including Visiting her grave.

12pm: Attend the National Kate Sheppard Memorial Event.

The event is organised by the Christchurch branch of the National Council of Women. Opening address by Hon. Lianne Dalziel, Mayor of Christchurch, with Guest Speaker Hon Sarah Pallett MP Ilam. Please bring a flower, a white camellia if possible.

1pm: Event ends, depart for Kate Sheppard House for lunch

1.15pm: Lunch and refreshments served in Kate’s garden. The house will be open for touring

Tickets are available for attending the lunch in garden from 1.15pm by booking an 'Afternoon entry & lunch ticket’ (coach and guided tour not included)

Free parking (on weekends) in Clyde Car Park, Arts Road, at the University of Canterbury.

Accessibility friendly.

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