Section outline

  • Kia ora 7C2, 



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the Women's Suffrage movement and the impact it has had on New Zealand Aotearoa.

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING our general knowledge through the Weekly Quiz to understand the news and the world around us.
    • We are FOCUSING on where suffrage fit in Aotearoa New Zealand's history?



    Where does suffrage fit in Aotearoa New Zealand's history?

    In the General Election held on 28 November 1893, New Zealand women were able to cast their votes for the first time ever!  That right didn’t come easily or without a fight but thanks to the women in the suffrage movement, New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the vote in 1893. It was a trailblazing victory that would inspire other suffrage campaigns around the world.

    It’s hard to imagine now, but until 1893, no single country allowed women to vote and have a political say in how their communities and nations were run. Not one!

    That right didn’t come easily or without a fight, but thanks to the women in the suffrage movement, New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the vote. In the General Election held on 28 November 1893, New Zealand women could cast their votes for the first time ever!

    We will be exploring the Women's movement and the right ot vote in New Zealand.



    As time went on, Kate Sheppard became the leader and figurehead of the suffrage movement in New Zealand.

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    In her suffrage work, she not only advocated for the women’s vote but also for:

    • equality between partners in marriage;

    • women to play a full role in society;

    • women to be recognised for their

    • talents and abilities;

    • women to be able to live an active life.

    Check out the 'Exploring Women's Suffrage Activity Cards' (on Google Classroom) which are linked directly to the PowerPoint. You will be working independently to explore various aspects of the suffrage story across the curriculum.