Note: This is a catch up post for rockhunting adventures in October & November 2025. Although it is now March 2026 (yes, that’s right — […]
It’s Been A While …
Sorry dear readers, it’s been a while since I have published a post. That doesn’t mean that I’m not tumbling and polishing stones, because I […]
Gemstone Beach in September: Stones, Waves & Whispers Part 12
Gemstone Beach in September, Part 12 is the last post in the series Stones, Waves & Whispers: A Year on Gemstone Beach. I can’t believe […]
Gemstone Beach Mining Permit Application – Update
An update post to my previously published post My Thoughts on Gemstone Beach Mining Application. Many email inboxes received the same “canned” reply from their […]
Gemstone Beach in August: Stones, Waves & Whispers Part 11
Gemstone Beach in August is the second to last post in this series documenting fossicking on Gemstone Beach for a year. Many fossicks were had […]
My thoughts on the Gemstone Beach Mining Permit Application
Over the past few days, I’ve been following the discussion around the Gemstone Beach mining permit application (Image A) – both on social media and […]
Gemstone Beach in July: Stones, Waves & Whispers Part 10
Gemstone Beach in July only resulted in two fossicks despite my every intentions of going more! Both the Taunoa Stream and Waimeamea River have changed […]
Gemstone Beach in June: Stones, Waves & Whispers Part 9
Gemstone Beach in June was, as expected, a cold mixture of overcast, sunny and wet days for tumbling stone hunting. The Taunoa Stream and Waimeamea […]
Gemstone Beach in May: Stones, Waves & Whispers Part 8
I had expected Gemstone Beach in May to have a wintery feel to it but to my surprise the weather has been pretty awesome with […]
SGLC Field Trip to Awarua Bay
As a member of the Southland Geological and Lapidary Club (SGLC), you can take part in co-ordinated field trips. I think this is one of […]