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Kohimarama Beach getting a makeover
Emmgee  
Posted : Tuesday, 8 October 2013 6:46:31 PM(UTC)
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I've been lurking in the forums the last couple of months but thought it was time to register so I could pass on something that I'd just heard that may not be common knowledge.

Starting Monday 14 October, the council is closing Kohi Beach during work hours (7.30am-5pm) to move 4000 cubic metres of sand from the eastern end and spread it again at the western end.

Should take 1-2 weeks.

That should give everything a good shake up eh?
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Posted : Tuesday, 8 October 2013 6:49:39 PM(UTC)
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Very VERY usefull information for me :-) as that is one of my main beaches to detect.
Will be watching what they do.
Some awesome finds there will be :-)
*2014*Rings PlT/PD=0 GOLD=30 STG=53 Junk=46
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East-Auck-Fossicker  
Posted : Wednesday, 9 October 2013 5:07:13 PM(UTC)
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I've heard a story and I don't know how true it is. But it was either Mission Bay or Kohimarama Beach during the Missionary days. There was a Missioary been rowed ashore and the boat flipped at low tide mark during rough weather. The Missionary lost a small bag of gold coins. It is rumoured that metal detectors have found a few gold coins. Don't want to start a false gold rush here. But it won't hurt to look in to this one.
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Posted : Wednesday, 9 October 2013 9:17:46 PM(UTC)
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I am reasonably sure that some sovs were found there some years ago.
These beaches have been detected for so many years now that I would think
the chance of a find like that pretty remote but I suppose not impossible.

Those who were hunting the waterfront back in the 40's, 50's and 60's must have found soooo much cool stuff.



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Djevel  
Posted : Sunday, 13 October 2013 1:28:02 PM(UTC)
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I rang the Auckland city council and they know nothing about shifting sand or beach closure. Its a shame I was going to go have a look tomorrow
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Rings - (2 gold) - (2 silver) - (2 junk)
Silver Coins - 25
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Emmgee  
Posted : Monday, 14 October 2013 4:52:32 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Djevel Go to Quoted Post
I rang the Auckland city council and they know nothing about shifting sand or beach closure. Its a shame I was going to go have a look tomorrow


Don't know who you talked to at the council but they were right - they know nothing 8-)


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Djevel  
Posted : Monday, 14 October 2013 6:14:35 PM(UTC)
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Hah typical they told me on the same call I could detect all I want at the domain as long as I dont leave big holes
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Rings - (2 gold) - (2 silver) - (2 junk)
Silver Coins - 25
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