On September 19, 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world to grant the vote to all adult women.
This is the suffrage centenary memorial by artists Jan Morrison, unveiled 13 years ago at Khartoum Place, Auckland to celebrate the centenary of women’s suffrage.
In 2005, an architect’s plan for a revamp of Khartoum Place proposed to remove the mural. After a public outcry however, the City Council eventually decided to keep the mural as part of the $2.2 million revamp of the area.
Today, almost 33 per cent of NZ members of Parliament are women (including the PM), and New Zealand has the 15th highest level in the world for women’s representation in national politics.
Lovely mural, and inspiring subject.
NZ may be a small country but it has a lot to say to the world. Bravo!
i adore murals and this one is Great! and I agree with Carol, way to go NZ!
i didnt know this about New Zealand…thank you for sharing with me this information
Wonderful mural and wonderful history. I just told Natalie that I am now convinced that I want to visit both Australia and New Zealand because of the bloggers. Great beach society too!!
Fantastic! Way to go, NZ. Definitely something to be proud of!