Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House Entry - May

Discover the story of Kate Sheppard, celebrated leader of the New Zealand women’s suffrage movement.

By Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House

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Starts on Wed, 1 May 2024 10:30 AM NZST

Location

Kate Sheppard House

83 Clyde Road Christchurch, Canterbury 8041 New Zealand

Refund Policy

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About this event

1 hour

Explore the Christchurch family home where Kate led a campaign of national and international activism, planning strategies with leading feminists of the time, and pasting together the pages of the monster 31,872-signature women's suffrage petition.

Stroll through the garden where Kate received the telegram on 19 September 1893 confirming that women had been granted the vote.

Session times

We recommend booking your session in advance.

For group bookings (more than 8 people), please email katesheppardhouse@heritage.org.nz.

Parking

Limited parking is available on the street. Please allow extra time for parking during university term time. Try the University of Canterbury's pay and display Clyde carpark on Arts Road (5 minute walk), or take bus 100 or 120, which both have stops outside on Clyde Road. Please contact us prior to booking if you require accessible parking.

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Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House

Kate Sheppard House is proudly cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.

For any queries, or for group bookings larger than 12, please email us at katesheppardhouse@heritage.org.nz or call us on 03 341 1360.

We currently offer guided and self-guided tours, including a tour and tea experience, for you to discover the inspiring and world-changing story of Kate Sheppard and the New Zealand women's suffrage movement.