Detectorist Gary Coker talks to Canvas about his hobby as he scours the bed of Lake Rotorua for treasures
Detectorist Gary Coker talks to Canvas about his hobby as he scours the bed of Lake Rotorua for treasures. Video / Alan Gibson
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