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Suffrage Day 2009 Events
This page has information on the current events around New Zealand to celebrate Suffrage Day - 19 September - when in 1893, New Zealand women were given the vote.
Is your organisation planning an event and would like to let people know about it? This is a service provided by MWA to promote events around Suffrage Day.
MWA is not responsible for accuracy. In all cases, refer enquiries to the organisation providing information.
If you would like to list your event, email your event information to: mwa@mwa.govt.nz.
| Wellington - pedestrian traffic lights |
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| Traffic lights in Aitken Street, Wellington CBD, were changed from a
man walking to a woman walking to highlight New Zealand being the first
country to give women the vote. Read more on Stuff |
| Suffrage Day with the YWCA - Wellington/Hutt Valley |
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| Celebrate New Zealand Women's Suffrage Day with the YWCA at a buffet breakfast Lynell Tuffery, Wellington YWCA President will be joined by the Hon Pansy Wong, Minister of Women's Affairs, our invited keynote speaker. Date: Thursday 17th September 2009 Time: 7am - 8.30am Venue: Quality & Comfort Hotel, 213-223 Cuba Street, Wellington Prices: $30.00 per seat (includes $5 raffle ticket) by direct credit, cheque, invoice; or $31.60 (includes $5 raffle ticket) by paying by credit card through https://www.givealittle.co.nz/org/WellingtonYWCA/project/SuffrageBreakfast2009. More information www.ywca.org.nz/wellington/index.html Regards, YWCA of Wellington and Hutt Valley board and staff Posted 1 September 2009 |
| Womens Right to Vote 1893-2009 – New Plymouth |
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| Pathways to Leadership – Whakatu Wahine – Supporting Women’s Suffrage Day A warm invitation is extended to women from all walks of life to join in the recognition of Suffrage Day at a Public Forum When: Friday 18th September Time: 9.30am to 1.00pm Finger food lunch will follow forum Where: New Plymouth Yacht Club Guests: A number of prominent local women, who have travelled a variety of pathways to reach their present positions, have been invited to speak at this forum. REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL Please contact Heather at Volunteering New Plymouth: (06) 759-6678 or email npvsnz@yahoo.co.nz by Tuesday 15th September 2009. Posted 1 September 2009 |
| 18 September – Pay EquiTEA Suffrage Day Event - Wellington |
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| 18 September – Pay EquiTEA Suffrage Day Event We are organising a morning tea in Wellington at 10.30am, Friday 18 September with a cake with 12% missing to get Suffrage Day publicity and media attention. We will be inviting the Minister of Women’s Affairs to attend and participants will dress in period clothing to draw the connection to Suffrage Day. Similar events are planned around the country (e.g. Dunedin Farmers Market) on Saturday, 19 September. Please keep an eye on your emails for ways you can support this event. Any queries please contact Angela McLeod at president@bpwnz.org.nz or Eileen Brown at eileenb@nzctu.org.nz or 04 802 3813. Posted 2 September 2009 |
| 19 September 2009 – Supporting Women's Suffrage Day - New Plymouth |
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| Women on the Walkway Join other women in supporting Women's Suffrage Day and walk beside them along the Coastal Walkway When: Saturday 19 September 2009 time: 9:15am for a 9:30am mass start Where: Start - East End Reserve – Turn around Windwand – Finish East Eand Reserve Bring your friends and family No need to register, just show up on the day Women's Right to Vote 1893 to 2009 Posted 1 September 2009 |
| 19 September 2009 – Kate Sheppard Suffrage Celebration – Christchurch |
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| Kate Sheppard Suffrage Celebration – Cathedral Suffrage Day Celebration Christchurch Cathedral 5:30pm Saturday, 19 September 2009 'Celebrating Kate Sheppard – from Suffrage to Seeking a New Spirit' Following the Service there will be a Shared Finger Food Tea and Entertainment until 7:30pm at the Canterbury Women’s Hall, 190 Worcester Street, Christchurch Invite your daughters, mother, sister, friends and bring your camera. Parking is available in front of Cathedral and at Paterson Bros Tyres 196 Worcester Street. For more information, contact Dr Lynette Hardie Wills Ph/Fax 03 343 0900 lynettehardiewills@xtra.co.nz Posted 10 September 2009 |
Other websites with information on Suffrage Day
- Suffrage Day resource kit www.nzusa.org.nz/files/TWFG/Suffrage%20Day%20Kit%202006.pdf
