133 Years of Suffrage: Two Homes, Two Stories
Hosted by Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House
Sunday, 20 September, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Kate Sheppard House, Christchurch, and Terrace Station
To mark the 133rd anniversary of women’s suffrage in Aotearoa New Zealand discover the story of Aotearoa New Zealand’s women’s suffrage campaign leaders from the homes of Kate Sheppard and Sir John Hall. This special two-part experience exploring the lives and remarkable political partnership of Kate Sheppard and Sir John Hall will be held on two consecutive weekends.
Follow the story from one historic home to another.
Tickets for the two experiences can be purchased separately, allowing you to attend one or both parts of this unique suffrage story.
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House - from 1.30pm, 20 September 2026
Discover the woman who led the campaign and Sir John Hall, who led the campaign in Parliament, and hear of their lives, values and role in the suffrage campaign, presented by Helen Osborne and Kate Foster and then a tour through Kate Sheppard's home, the new suffrage exhibition and the acre of spring garden.
Ticket entry price: $15 + booking fee
Terrace Station - from 12pm, Sunday 27 September 2026
Hear more about the man who helped take the women's campaign into Parliament. The Terrace Station event begins with a BYO picnic in the garden, then a talk by Kate Foster at 1pm followed by a tour through the office and display areas.
Ticket entry price: $25 + booking fee