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New and Need help - My son got a Fisher F2 Metal Detector for Christmas

rymon		Posted : Thursday, 22 January 2015 3:03:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 22/01/2015(UTC) Posts: 1 Location: Auckland		Hi There I am wondering if anyone can tell me if there are any metal detecting clubs, that kids can go to in Auckland? Thanks Monique

1864hatter		Posted : Thursday, 22 January 2015 8:18:00 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)		I may be mistaken but I'm pretty sure there are none. I believe there used to be one though.
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kiwisouth		Posted : Friday, 23 January 2015 10:27:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 3/04/2010(UTC) Posts: 326 Location: Blenheim (Renwick) Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 105 time(s) in 83 post(s)		Afraid to say Rymon that the Te Tahi Detector Club folded last year due to no one wanting to be on the committee. The Pres and Secretary had been in those positions for ages and wanted to retire but no one wanted to take it on. So, they are no more after 30 years and I was a member for about half of that. My pile of newsletters will not grow any larger sadly.
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creamer		Posted : Sunday, 25 January 2015 7:26:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		I was wondering are there any detecting clubs in NZ that are up and running. I would be interested to know. Hh .
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