Happy Birthday Kate Sheppard

Explore not only Kate's triumphs, but the tragedies she endured throughout her long life too, with Helen Osborne, Property Lead at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House.

The enriching talk covers some hidden details of Kate Sheppard's life and what led her to become the leader of the suffrage campaign in Aotearoa New Zealand. Discover how her personal qualities, talents, drive, the support of her family, friends and colleagues, and the encouragement of influential changemakers enabled her to successfully direct the campaign and achieve what no other country had managed to. And learn of Kate's sad life stories too, of loved ones lost, goals not met, and the effects of years of hard work and stress.

Kate was born Catherine Wilson Malcolm on 10 March 1847 in Liverpool, England.

Coffee and cake to be enjoyed on arrival at 1.30pm, with the illustrated talk commencing at 2pm.

Helen Osborne was involved in the research and development project for the museum and has a particular interest in Kate Sheppard and Aotearoa New Zealand's suffrage movement.

Tickets: $5

Bookings recommended, door sales may be available if not sold out prior.

A 30 minute guided tour is also available at 1pm on the day, for the cost of your museum admission. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment at https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/te-whare-waiutuutu-kate-sheppard-house-guided-tour-march-tickets-544717824677. Select the Sunday 12 March date to confirm the tour on this day.

Covid-19 information

There are currently no requirements to visit Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House, however we do ask that you sanitise on arrival and stay home if you are feeling unwell. We recommend wearing a mask in large groups and/or confined spaces.

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.