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Nelson's Heather Batchelor heads for safety during the match against Manawatu. Above:Right–Charlotte Manihera (Nelson) is poised, ready to strike, against Manawatu.

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Waikato's Rhondase Winikerei makes it to third while Auckland's Kay Bennett waits for the throw that is too late

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Nelson catcher, Mandy PurnelI, who captained the side, waits for the pitch

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And again Charlotte Manihera prepares for action

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The Nelson team. Back row: Mrs Anne Keeper (chaperone), Charlotte Manihera, Kkren Connew, Louise Bennetts, Stella Hebbend, Pipi Manihera, Wendy Thomas and Miss Isabelle Jones (coach). Front: Karen Fraser, Heather Batchelor, Mandy Purnell (capt.), Joy Watson (vice-capt.), Linda Hawthorn and Christine Campbell. Above–Outstanding in the Auckland team was pitcher Cheryl Kemp, who was also a fine batter. Here she heads for home in the final against Waikato.

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Determination shows on Karen Fraser's face as she lashes out against Wellington, who won 17-16

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Auckland's Cheryl Kemp makes the dust fly as she slides into third, in the final against Waikato

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Auckland's Kim Brash desperately slides into third. She made it. The outstretched Waikato player is Suzanne Isgrove