Canterbury Pioneer Women's Memorial

The Canterbury Pioneer Women's Memorial commemorates the pioneer women of Canterbury in New Zealand. After arrival by sea in Lyttelton Harbour, early settlers had to cross the Port Hills via the Bridle Path to reach Christchurch or the Canterbury Plains. The memorial was unveiled at the summit of the Bridle Path in 1940, 90 years after the First Four Ships had arrived in Lyttelton. The impetus for having a memorial was for Christchurch to have a contribution for the New Zealand centennial commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. Hence, the Canterbury Pioneer Women's Memorial commemorates two events that happened ten years apart.

Canterbury Pioneer Women's Memorial
The memorial in 2020
43°35′36.8″S 172°42′29.3″E
LocationBridle Path, Port Hills, Christchurch
DesignerHeathcote Helmore (structure)
Frederick Gurnsey (mural)
Opening date14 December 1940
Dedicated toWomen pioneers of Canterbury
Alternate namePioneer Women's Memorial
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