Suffrage Day Events 2026
Commemorate the milestone of women gaining the right to vote, and to acknowledge the contributions of women who have fought to advance women’s rights and the betterment of our society. If you're keen to celebrate, grab a friend and check out this list of amazing things that are happening across Aotearoa.
Virtual
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How do we ensure women not only have a voice but the opportunity to lead, influence and shape the future of corporate Aotearoa?View details
Auckland
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Join Zonta Club of Ormiston in an afternoon of trivia, inspiration and community celebrating Suffrage Day and the remarkable women who have shaped our world. View details -
Suffrage Day marks New Zealand's historic achievement as the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the right to vote in 1893.View details
Manawatū-Whanganui
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A Creative Lettering workshop as part of the Suffrage Day Celebrations at the Whanganui Women’s NetworkView details
Canterbury
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On September 19, we will celebrate the day women in New Zealand won the right to vote. Women in France had to wait until April 21, 1944.View details -
133 Years of Suffrage: Two Homes, Two StoriesView details -
Come along to celebrate Suffrage Day with a gathering at the Kate Sheppard Memorial.View details