AT my age changes are such fun / SO GO GIRL/ xxxxxx gram.

@Abbey: Right with you on that one. They have them at the Westfield Queensgate intersection in the Hutt. They are really useful and I think would add to traffic safety.

Maybe not necessary at that intersection, though.

Yes I agree with David, things are only what you perceive them to be. A man in a kilt or a woman in pants. I do feel if they want to spend money on womens suffrage they could spend they money on something a bit more... relevant? A tribute to Kate Sheppard might be more fitting. Also a point that people seem to ignore is that only twenty or thirty years before womens got the vote, only men of certain wealth or social status had the right to vote. Which makes me ask the question ... Why don't we all celebrate our right to vote rather than just one section of society?

I think if there are over 20 million sheep in New Zealand They need some sort of representation and the light should have the image of a sheep. Ewe or Ram doesn't really matter. Come on lets hear it for the sheep.

So much fail here.

Firstly, people upset that the idea of 'man = default human being' is being challenged are obviously privileged morons. Secondly, people who think that 'woman = skirt' are also morons. Thirdly, people who think that 'gender = either man or woman' are, you guessed it, morons as well.

For gods sake, people, see this for what it is: a quirky nod to our political history in our political capital. It's not an attempt to further equal rights in NZ. If you really think this will appeal to the feminists out there who don't already support the National Party and thus make 'em vote Nat next time, you are definitely a moron.

Taxpayer money is often wasted on things that are far less interesting and worthwhile. This is a drop in the ocean in comparison.

To all the negative, self-loathing, pathetic people who are "outraged" at this, please get a life.

This is a brilliant thing and you should be bloody ashamed of yourselves for acting like petulant, dummy-spitting children.

Grow up.

Peter #96 - Thank you for responding, but we've established that this article has nothing to do with the public transport system. Stay on topic please.

How is this being feminist? its cool, the green colour doesn't suit the men and is blah

It kind of reminds me of the Karen Walker runaway girl with cape pendant lol

Re tax payers argument - every country needs a little bit of 'originality' and a wee spend on random things. Would you want to live in a boring stiff and frugal country that were the fun police, good for nationalism

Haha, I loved the title. That is top class journalism right there.

I was expecting some naked chick runing in traffic, who would have guessed!!

When going to that expense they might as well add timers as well. Many overseas places have them and they're great.