Kokshoorn said the spike in treasure hunters on the West Coast was noticeable. Photo: RNZ/ Tracy NealGreymouth-born, Nelson roading contractor Jade Wright caught gold fever a few years ago. Jade Wright was part of several online fossickers' forums, such as the New Zealand gold mining and gold prospecting group. Photo: RNZ / Tracy NealWright said the rise in value, and straitened times were definitely driving the interest in gold. It was no match for the 177-gram nugget found last year in a West Coast river by Hokitika local, Craig Douglas.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 24, 2020 01:52 UTC