Gathered from the cold blue waters of awa up and down the west coast of the South Island, pounamu begins as a raw, hidden piece of stone. Once carved and cut into an intricate design, it can take on a ...

Stolen pounamu ranks as the commodity second most traded for drugs, after cash, according to a West Coast hapū. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Chair Francois Tumahai told RNZ that pounamu was used because ...

Get ready for an immersive experience like no other on the West Coast, as the Pounamu Pathway opens its doors to the public in December 2023. The opening of the Pounamu Pathway – a world-class ...

Duo found guilty after attempting to export pounamu to China (5 min 5 sec) A mother and son caught trying to take 18 kilograms of pounamu to China have been fined a combined $5000. The pair were found ...

PARIS, Aug 3 (Reuters) - No matter where they finish in their Olympic events, the entire New Zealand team will head away from Paris with something precious around their necks - "pounamu" pendants made ...

Covid hardships mean pounamu is increasingly being targeted for its value, Indigenous leaders say The rugged west coast of New Zealand is home to many secrets. Rivers that run flush with gold, beaches ...

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Pounamu are a taonga [treasure] for Māori often worn as a carved pendant, gifted on special occasions. They hold stories, history and memories of loved ones and significant moments for the wearer. A ...

Mere in Kura Pounamu Tō tātou kōhatu, on display at Pātaka Art+Museum in Porirua. The show includes more than 200 pieces of pounamu. Photo: Mark Tantrum / Supplied Prefer us on Google Ahakoa he iti ...

In the heart of the Southern Hemisphere lies a land of unparalleled natural beauty and cultural richness – New Zealand. And at the forefront of showcasing this beauty to the world stands Pounamu ...