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Metal detecting - Rules Regs?
RolyAu  
Posted : Wednesday, 22 June 2016 1:20:21 PM(UTC)
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Hi All
I've decided to seek my fortune (!) on the beaches around the North Island, but I've been looking for the law surrounding the use of a metal detector and can't find too much info, any help would be much appreciated.

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GoldPandemic  
Posted : Thursday, 23 June 2016 4:58:59 PM(UTC)
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You're fine on beaches, you'll need permission for private land.
Doc land / parks reserves are usually okay, as are urban parks. Just keep a low profile and don't go digging and huge holes & always fill your holes.
Some urban parks are historic (over 100 years of use); a no go. Also sports grounds also dislike people digging them up for obvious reasons.
If anyone confronts you, be pleasant and show them the junk you've dug up. Tell them that you're cleaning up the land, and you'll usually be all good.
Mining claimed land is probably not much of a problem in the North Island, especially since you're seeking coins/relics?
Treasure/coins: $1
Other artifacts: 1888 button
Lead: 914g
Copper: 46
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creamer  
Posted : Friday, 24 June 2016 7:42:15 PM(UTC)
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Hi Roly
Stick to the beaches at first and have fun. Good luck out there.

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RolyAu  
Posted : Tuesday, 28 June 2016 11:02:25 PM(UTC)
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Thanks so much for the advice, I will stick to the beaches, I can't run fast!! :-))
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Posted : Thursday, 30 June 2016 9:23:13 AM(UTC)
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Beaches are usually safe, easy digging and a good way to build up detecting confidence.
Look forward to seeing some of your finds.

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