A hedge of white flowering camellias was planted in 1993 to commemorate Kate Sheppard and 100 years of Women’s Suffrage in New Zealand.  The hedge was originally located between the Burns and Hilgendorf buildings and had a commemorative plaque. Due to the redevelopment of the site for the Joint Facility the camellias have been temporarily relocated to the south western corner of the Forbes garden. The plaque has been placed in storage until the hedge can be reinstated.

At least one Canterbury Agricultural College member of staff is known to have signed the petition in 1893, Mrs Mary Tabor the Dairy Supervisor.