Kate Sheppard's amazing history

A DigitalNZ Story by Hayley

This is the history of Kate Sheppard. You know, the one on the $10 note.

Kate Sheppard

Kate Sheppard is the woman on the ten dollar note, the woman who gave Females the chance to vote. A real hero I say.

Facts about Kate Sheppard:

  • She's the Lady on the ten dollar note.
  • She gave females the chance to vote.
  • Kate Sheppard was one of the first women to cycle in New Zealand, taking it up around 1892 in Christchurch.
  • She became a founding member of the Atalanta Ladies' Cycling Club, which ran from 1892 to 1897.
  • Kate was born 10th of March 1847, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
  • Kate Died 13th July 1934, Christchurch.
  • Kate Sheppard died at 87.