Mary Sutherland

Her farm forestry work was probably her most important contribution because of the way it helped reshape attitudes towards land use and break down barriers between farmers and foresters.

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Lucy Moore

Lucy Moore was sometimes called ‘the mother of New Zealand botany’ and few botanists may ever again equal her range of expertise.

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Mary Bernard

While her achievements in New Zealand were notable, it was for her earlier nursing experience that she was honoured after her death.

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Pearl Dawson

Pearl Howard Dawson was a leading figure in the formative years of women’s team sports in New Zealand, particularly hockey, both as a player and administrator.

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