Kate Heffernan

Kate Heffernan is a rising star in New Zealand netball, known for her versatility on the court as she can play centre, wing defence, and wing attack. At just 25 years old, she has already achieved significant accolades, including being named midcourter of the tournament at the 2023 World Cup. As the current vice-captain of the Silver Ferns and captain of the Southern Steel, Heffernan is poised to take on a leadership role in the future, building on her experience and the successful turnaround of her team under new coaching.

Born on Jan 01, 1997 (29 years old)

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Ireland: Kate Heffernan is a solicitor at Mercy Law Resource Centre who discussed the variability in waiting times for social housing for domestic abuse survivors. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Domestic abuse victims left waiting years for social housing after fleeing abusers – The Irish Times

New Zealand: Kate Heffernan is a netball player who has recently joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Suncorp Super Netball league. 9

Henry Bell Georgia Heffernan Annette Heffernan Noel Heffernan Tania Obst Dame Noeline Taurua Yvette Mccausland Durie Grace Nweke Gina Crampton Latanya Wilson Shamera Sterling Humphrey Van Der Berg Matilda Garrett Georgie Horjus

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Kate Heffernan’s brave leap into Super Netball

New Zealand: Kate Heffernan is part of the Silver Ferns squad for the Northern Tour. 7

Yvette Mccausland Durie Karin Burger Maddy Gordon Catherine Hall Georgia Heffernan Kelly Jackson Parris Mason Grace Nweke Kimiora Poi Mila Reulu Buchanan Martina Salmon Carys Stythe Elisapeta Toeava Amelia Walmsley

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Silver Ferns v Scotland live updates: NZ hit front early

New Zealand: Heffernan seems like the best option for centre and has great vision into the circle. 7

Maddy Gordon Grace Nweke Gina Crampton Whitney Souness Peta Toeava Mila Reuelu Buchanan Yvette Mccausland Durie Dame Noeline Taurua

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Silver Ferns: Maddy Gordon selection creates selection headache – Bridget Tunnicliffe

New Zealand: Kate Heffernan is part of the wider leadership group for the Silver Ferns. 7

Yvette Mccausland Durie Karin Burger Kelly Jury Grace Nweke Elisapeta Toeava Noeline Taurua

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Silver Ferns v Australia live updates: Constellation Cup Series opener

New Zealand: Kate Heffernan is the current Silver Ferns vice-captain and was named midcourter of the tournament at the 2023 World Cup. 8

Kelly Jackson Ekenasio Filda Vui Georgia Heffernan Martina Salmon Tiana Metuarau Amorangi Malesala Maia Wilson Dame Noeline Taurua Nathan Limm

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ekenasio’s 2025 departure prompts Silver Ferns leadership questions – Nathan Limm