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Blackadder Permit - Maruia Valley

Coaster		Posted : Wednesday, 10 February 2016 10:29:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 2/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 2 Location: Auckland		For any person interested in the site of the 1980's Blackadder Brothers find on the West Bank of the Maruia River, I have placed the permit containing that site up for sale: http://www.trademe.co.nz...r/auction-1031235536.htm

1864hatter		Posted : Thursday, 11 February 2016 6:56:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		One question, if it is a good piece of ground like it appears, why is the gold still in the ground? Presumably DOC have been a hindrance
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

Coaster		Posted : Thursday, 11 February 2016 8:15:56 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 2/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 2 Location: Auckland		I believe historically yes, especially during the Clark Government when Bill Gardner was trying to get access. But to be fair, they have been accommodating since I have had the permit. Getting an MIA access wasn't a problem and access to undertake test pits has been given the draft nod by the consultant they hired to review the application.

1864hatter		Posted : Thursday, 11 February 2016 12:00:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Thanks for the reply. Might be a good project for somebody. Good luck with the sale.
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!