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Good Sorts: Orewa man repairing hockey gear for those who can't afford it

By Hadyn Jones
May 26, 2019

Colin Chester from Orewa, north of Auckland, has played hockey since he was 5 and when he heard about people struggling for hockey gear, he started giving and never stopped. (Source: Other)

Colin Chester from Orewa, north of Auckland, loves hockey having played the sport since he was 5.

When he heard about people struggling for hockey gear, he started giving and never stopped.

Hadyn Jones explains more about this week's Good Sort.

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