1 September 2025

A Legacy of Caring | Our World War 2 Nurses

Exhibition honouring 101 Christchurch Hospital-trained nurses who served in distant makeshift hospitals, clearing stations and hospital ships during the war.

Profiles of the 101 nurses and the daunting challenges they often faced.

Visitors can also be shown how to find details about other NZ nurses who served in the war. 

Onsite mobility parking available by arrangement, please get in touch! 

Photo courtesy of Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington.

Free
  • Monday 1 Sep 2025, Midday to 4pm
  • Tuesday 2 Sep 2025, Midday to 4pm
  • Wednesday 3 Sep 2025, Midday to 4pm
  • Thursday 4 Sep 2025, Midday to 4pm
  • Friday 5 Sep 2025, Midday to 4pm
  • Saturday 6 Sep 2025, Midday to 4pm
  • Sunday 7 Sep 2025, Midday to 4pm
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Profiles of the 101 nurses and the daunting challenges they often faced.

Visitors can also be shown how to find details about other NZ nurses who served in the war. 

Onsite mobility parking available by arrangement, please get in touch! 

Photo courtesy of Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington.

Location
Nurses' Memorial Chapel, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central

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