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Auckland A captain Betty Taniora, right, attempts to block a successful goal shot from Hutt Valley's Penny Simmonds

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And another Hutt Valley goal looms up. Gabrielle McLauchlan, left, clears the outstretched arm of Dianne Cosgrove to score. Hutt won this encounter, 49-47, in the final seconds

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1971 national champions - Hutt Valley. Back: Lance McLoughlin (coach), Raewynne Pilcher, Raewin Wilson, Penny Simmonds, Sharon Rennell, Frances Simeon and May Evans (manageress). Front: Gabrielle McLauchlan, Betty Kai, Kaye Wong (captain), Peggy Robertson and Maureen Dunlop

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The Nelson team was third equal with Auckland A. Back row: Diane Robins, Judith Bethwaite, Heather Dick, Lynda Hart, Maureen Cameron, Mandy Purnell, Karen Wright and Trevor Wright (coach). Front: Jan Reid, Stella Sweney (captain), Janie Bennett and Sue Watson

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Lynda Hart, Nelson, successfully clears Southland's captain, Margaret Jennings. Nelson won this match 52-45 after a slow start

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Diane Robins, Nelson, has control of the ball as she prepares to pass. Set to block the shot is Southland's Pauline Gill

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High flying action in the Auckland-Hutt match. Contesting possession are Auckland's Fay Espie (15) and Hutt's Frances Simeon

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Nelson's Jan Reid leaves the floor in fine style to score against Southland

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There's no doubting the cry from these excited Hutt Valley girls - "We've won!"