Also on the 19th of September, we were thrilled to support the unveiling and blessing of the new mural pictured below. This is a collaboration between Ōtautahi artist Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch and Tâmaki Makaurau artist Janine Williams. This remarkable artwork was made possible through The Hine te Hiringa - Empower Women Utilising FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 fund.
The mural serves as a tribute to the lives, achievements, legacies, and profound impact of a group of influential wahine, including Airini Nga Roimata Grennell, Elsie Locke, Erihapeti Rehu-Murchie, Ngãi Tahu Wharetutu Te Aroha Stirling, and Neroli Fairhall.
Kophie and Janine have generously partnered with us to develop some T-shirts and tote bags that reflect their work and champion female leadership, while raising money for our Kate Sheppard Fund. These can now be ordered on our website.
What a special week in Ōtautahi, Christchurch!
On Tuesday 19th September an incredible mural was unveiled and blessed at 92 Hereford Street celebrating the lives, achievements and legacies of a group of influential wāhine toa including Airini Ngā Roimata Grennell Gopas, Elsie Locke, Erihapeti Rehu-Murchie, Wharetutu Te Aroha Stirling, and Neroli Fairhall. The mural was designed and produced by Ōtautahi artist Kophie Su’a-Hulsbosch and Tāmaki Makaurau artist Janine Williams.
Read more about each of the women represented on the mural and artists here https://www.christchurchnz.com/news/m...
In the same afternoon, the Kate Sheppard High Tea organised by The Christchurch Foundation in partnership with ChristchurchNZ recognised 130 years of women’s suffrage, an amazing event at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. The keynote address was delivered by New Zealand's first female Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Dame Jenny Shipley.
