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Fossicking Sites

Remember that when collecting on:
- private property ASK the property owner for permission, if the answer is no then accept that he doesnt want you there.
- collecting in National Parks is not permitted without permission or permit (from DOC or local Iwi)- this includes public reserves and scientifically important areas.
- collecting of pounamu (aka greenstone, nephrite, NZ jade) from National Parks and Arahura River requires both permission from DOC and the local Iwi. (see pdf in the attachment area of this page for more info on collecting greenstone.)
If you have to dig a hole or trench FILL IT IN , do not distroy the natural landscape. Do not dig up archaeological sites.
You can be prosecuted if you breach any of the above mentioned.
 
If it comes to the clubs attention that the sites mentioned here are being abused then the fossicking sites page will be removed!
 
Check out sub pages below to show areas for fossicking
If you feel anyof the information is incorrect please contact me personally or by emailing otagorockmineral@gmail.com
 
Otago Rock and Mineral Club Inc Code of ethics
As part of its constitution, the club has a number of stated objectives. These are:
1.The study of all aspects of Geology and Lapidary work and for the education and enjoyment of members
2. The organizing and holding of meetings and field days.
3. To arrange for the collection. Exhibition and exchange of specimens by members among themselves or with other persons  and the public.
4. To stake claims, to acquire property and premises as may be determined from time to time but not to engage in any business for profit of any kind.
5. To subscribe to, become a member of, and co-operate with any other Association, whether incorporated or not, whose objects are altogether, or in part, similar to those of the club.
6. In pursuing these objectives, Club members themselves have a certain number of obligations to meet. These are best described as a CODE OF ETHICS, details of which follow either as field trip requirements or as general requirements.
FIELD TRIP REQUIREMENTS:
1.Permission must be obtained before entering private property and all property must be left as found. Stock implements, fences or building must not be interfered with, and if holes are dug these must be filled in.
2. NO member shall carry firearms or to her offensive weapons on Club filed outings.
3. Dogs are NOT permitted on field trips.
4. The greatest care must be taken on outings to ensure the safety of others during field activities. Boulders or landslides must not be set in motion and the fire risk must be observed at all times.
5. On field days, shafts or drives in any area that has been mined may be entered under the supervision of the leader only. The strictest safety precautions are to be observed by those participating. Suitable lighting and other necessary equipment must be available before shaft is entered. Members entering mined or quarried areas do so at their own risk.
6. The Club will not accept any responsibility for accidents incurred by any member.
7. Sharp pieces of stone must not be left on roadways or other thoroughfares where injury to property or person may occur.
8. Safety glasses should be worn when breaking rock or when anybody else is breaking rock nearby.
9. On route-type field trips no member shall go beyond easy calling distance without the expressed permission of the trip leader. Children shall be kept under control by parents or guardians.
REMEMBER –IT IS AN UNWRITTEN LAW THAT MEMBERS SHOULD TAKE ONLY WHAT THEY NEED AT THE TIME AND SHOULD ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE LEFT FOR ANOTHER GENERATION.
 
General requirements.
1. All members are required to conform to Club by –laws (including amendments) and all rules and regulations governing the activities of the club.
2. All financial members shall receive notices and publications issued by the Club. They shall also be entitled (as far as practicable) to take part in all activities of the Club- subject of course, the provisions of the Constitution and any Club By laws.
3. Any member who fails to comply with the rules and regulations of the Club, may be called on by the Committee to show why he or she should not be suspended or expelled.
4. Any committee member absent for three consecutive committee meetings without due reason will be deemed to have resigned from the committee.
5. All members are required to use reasonable endeavors to promote the Objects for which the Club stands.