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- ↑ "Auckland v Central Districts 1981–82". CricketArchive. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ↑ "Marlborough v Buller 1979–80". CricketArchive. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ↑ "Board and Staff". Marlborough Cricket Association. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ↑ Ellis, Fiona (2 July 2021). "Pulling up stumps: Former Black Caps coach retires as Chch school principal". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
