Mary Sutherland
New Zealand farmer and landowner
New Zealand farmer and landowner
New Zealand poultry farmer
Ngāi Tahu dairy farmer and foster parent
Ngāti Porou shearer, performer, teacher, songwriter and cultural adviser
New Zealand runholder who became the first woman in the history of New Zealand to be given her own land in 1854
Her strong and forthright personality, and her determination to provide for herself and her children earned Helen Gibb the respect of the Motunau community and a secure place in its history.
New Zealand teacher, farmer, political organiser, educationalist
Ngāwini and Samuel Yates ran a large farm and general store in the far north of New Zealand during the latter part of the nineteenth century.
New Zealand welfare worker, community leader
New Zealand school principal, orchardist, community leader