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New Zealand First Woman MP's Walk,Christchurch
2008.09.13
ACTIVE people and TRANQUIL place - Christchurch, New Zealand
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ACTIVE people and TRANQUIL place - Christchurch, New Zealand
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60-minute walk on Sunday 14 September 2008 starts from McCombs Memorial Garden to remember Elizabeth McCombs became the New Zealand first female MP (Member of Parliament, representing Lyttelton for the Labour Party) on 13 September 1933, 40 years after women in New Zealand received the right to vote (1893).
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60-minute walk on Sunday 14 September 2008 starts from McCombs Memorial Garden to remember Elizabeth McCombs became the New Zealand first female MP (Member of Parliament, representing Lyttelton for the Labour Party) on 13 September 1933, 40 years after women in New Zealand received the right to vote (1893).
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Elizabeth McCombs convinced Christchurch City Council to build a crèche and women's rest room in Cathedral Square in 1921. In her time in Parliament Elizabeth tried to advocate equal pay. But she had little opportunity to effect change. Labour was then in opposition and she died less than two years later, in June 1935.
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Elizabeth McCombs convinced Christchurch City Council to build a crèche and women's rest room in Cathedral Square in 1921. In her time in Parliament Elizabeth tried to advocate equal pay. But she had little opportunity to effect change. Labour was then in opposition and she died less than two years later, in June 1935.
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From the 1990s women made up about 30% of Members of Parliament. In 1997 Jenny Shipley became New Zealand's first female prime minister. Then in 1999 Helen Clark led her Labour Party to victory till now.
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From the 1990s women made up about 30% of Members of Parliament. In 1997 Jenny Shipley became New Zealand's first female prime minister. Then in 1999 Helen Clark led her Labour Party to victory till now.
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Women in men's life - a continuous struggle between work and family. Some women MPs timed the birth of their children around the parliamentary timetable because of breastfeeding. It was not until the 1990s that Parliament established a childcare centre.
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Women in men's life - a continuous struggle between work and family. Some women MPs timed the birth of their children around the parliamentary timetable because of breastfeeding. It was not until the 1990s that Parliament established a childcare centre.
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Sunday walk is lead by well-known 'walktologist' Graeme Stanley, with about 70 participants each week.
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Sunday walk is lead by well-known 'walktologist' Graeme Stanley, with about 70 participants each week.
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The gentlemen volunteer in blue top carries a mobile speaker to support Graeme's guide.
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The gentlemen volunteer in blue top carries a mobile speaker to support Graeme's guide.
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Grame, the guide and two senior Canterburians check out the details of memorial lid on the groud of Heathcote riverbank.
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Grame, the guide and two senior Canterburians check out the details of memorial lid on the groud of Heathcote riverbank.
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In 1875 Andrew Mensal Johnson (1830-1916) established Troutdale - a fish breeding farm, near current Skylark Lane. Andrew was the first person to introduce English brown trout, perch and American brook trout into New Zealand water.
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In 1875 Andrew Mensal Johnson (1830-1916) established Troutdale - a fish breeding farm, near current Skylark Lane. Andrew was the first person to introduce English brown trout, perch and American brook trout into New Zealand water.
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Tiger Lily and other plants are free to pick up, generously offered by the anonymous neighbours along the way.
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Tiger Lily and other plants are free to pick up, generously offered by the anonymous neighbours along the way.
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The passionate rhododendron and azalea smile on the ramblers.
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The passionate rhododendron and azalea smile on the ramblers.
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The daffodils also cheer up the ramblers with their little bright yellow heads.
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The daffodils also cheer up the ramblers with their little bright yellow heads.
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walk along the Heathcote riverbank
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walk along the Heathcote riverbank
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Cabbage trees and flaxes are widely found in the New Zealanders' backyard or front cout. Cabbage trees have a strong root system to help stop soil erosion on steep slopes.
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Cabbage trees and flaxes are widely found in the New Zealanders' backyard or front cout. Cabbage trees have a strong root system to help stop soil erosion on steep slopes.
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Radley Park is just next to Heathcote River.
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Radley Park is just next to Heathcote River.
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Recreation facilities are provided by Christchurch City Council for the locals to enjoy in Radley Park.
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Recreation facilities are provided by Christchurch City Council for the locals to enjoy in Radley Park.
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There are two species of flax in New Zealand, one, harakeke is more common in lowland areas and the other, often called the mountain flax.
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There are two species of flax in New Zealand, one, harakeke is more common in lowland areas and the other, often called the mountain flax.
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The flaxes are an important refuge and foof source for many native animals.
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The flaxes are an important refuge and foof source for many native animals.
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The flaxed are still waved by Maori people for clothing, mat, bag and decoration.
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The flaxed are still waved by Maori people for clothing, mat, bag and decoration.
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The tender sprouts of willow in early spring.
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The tender sprouts of willow in early spring.
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The are eight kowhai species in New Zealand which are a very important nectar source for birdlife.
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The are eight kowhai species in New Zealand which are a very important nectar source for birdlife.
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Christchurch Quay, also known as Radley Wharf, where sailling vessels brought cargo and settlers' belongings as far as this point. From her horses and drays carried the goods to Christchurch. The settlers trudged over the Bridle Path from Lyttelton, crossed the river at Ferrymead and walked along the muddy, pot-holed Ferry Road to reach town. At first freight charges from Lyttelton to Christchurch Quay were almost as much as from London to Lyttelton. In later years, the railway replaced the river for transport.
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Christchurch Quay, also known as Radley Wharf, where sailling vessels brought cargo and settlers' belongings as far as this point. From her horses and drays carried the goods to Christchurch. The settlers trudged over the Bridle Path from Lyttelton, crossed the river at Ferrymead and walked along the muddy, pot-holed Ferry Road to reach town. At first freight charges from Lyttelton to Christchurch Quay were almost as much as from London to Lyttelton. In later years, the railway replaced the river for transport.
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Fishing in Heathcote River is one of Canterburians' favourites.
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Fishing in Heathcote River is one of Canterburians' favourites.
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kowhai - New Zealand native plant
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kowhai - New Zealand native plant
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60-minute walk ends up with BYO (Bring Your Own) picnic which allows the old fellows share time and food together in the lovely McCombs Memorial Garden.
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60-minute walk ends up with BYO (Bring Your Own) picnic which allows the old fellows share time and food together in the lovely McCombs Memorial Garden.
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