19 October 2025

Her City | Women Who Built Christchurch

A tour of the homes of three iconic women who shaped Christchurch's history through settlement, politics, and the arts.

Step into the lives of three remarkable women who helped shape Ōtautahi Christchurch.

This whole day tour weaves together the legacies of Dame Ngaio Marsh, Kate Sheppard, and Jane Deans. As you journey through their historic homes, you’ll discover how each woman’s vision, courage, and creativity were rooted in the very spaces they inhabited.

Their homes are more than buildings; they’re landmarks that are witnesses to the ideas, activism, and artistry that helped build a city and inspire a nation.

  • Sunday 19 Oct 2025, 10am to 3pm
  • Thursday 23 Oct 2025, 10am to 3pm
  • Sunday 26 Oct 2025, 10am to 3pm
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Step into the lives of three remarkable women who helped shape Ōtautahi Christchurch.

This whole day tour weaves together the legacies of Dame Ngaio Marsh, Kate Sheppard, and Jane Deans. As you journey through their historic homes, you’ll discover how each woman’s vision, courage, and creativity were rooted in the very spaces they inhabited.

Their homes are more than buildings; they’re landmarks that are witnesses to the ideas, activism, and artistry that helped build a city and inspire a nation.

Location
Ngaio Marsh House, 37 Valley Road, Cashmere

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