Respectfully sourced stone, honest workmanship, and a whakaute for the stories each taonga carries
Moko Pounamu is a Christchurch-based pounamu studio and showroom founded in 2000 by master carver Deane Moreton. With over 30 years' experience in sourcing and handcrafting genuine New Zealand greenstone, Deane continues a family legacy that began with his father, Alf Moreton, who established the Hokitika Jade Company and helped shape the modern pounamu industry in Aotearoa.
The showroom and workshop at 340 Durham Street North, Christchurch features handcrafted pounamu sourced from Te Tai Poutini (the West Coast of the South Island), genuine whale bone and cow bone carvings, silver and gold jewellery, and large-scale sculptural taonga. Deane personally designs and creates many pieces, and works with a team of skilled carvers based across the South Island and beyond. The collection spans traditional Māori forms including hei tiki, hei matau, koru, pikorua, toki, and manaia, as well as contemporary designs.
Moko Pounamu ships throughout New Zealand and internationally, and has created bespoke corporate taonga for client organisations including Z Energy and NZ Thoroughbred Racing.
Browse Our Latest Creations
Tirohia Ētahi o Ō Mātou Ringa Toi Hou.
What Makes Our Greenstone Different?
Respect for the Stone, Respect for the Story.
Te Whakaute ki te Pounamu, Te Whakaute ki te Kōrero.
- Authentic Sourcing
Our pounamu comes from Te Wahi Pounamu, the Place of Greenstone -New Zealand's West Coast, where it’s been revered for generations. We work closely with carvers who value tradition. - Hand-Carved in Aotearoa New Zealand
From shaping to finishing, our pendants, earrings and other jewellery is made using New Zealand Greenstone and utilising skilled craftspeople.
- Individual Character
Pounamu varies in colour, translucency, and pattern. We try to capture each piece as naturally as possible in our photography. The piece you see online is the piece you will receive (unless stated otherwise).
OUR CARVERS
Our Whānau & Workshop
We’re more comfortable working with stone than shouting about ourselves. But we know it can help to see the people behind the carvings. If you want a closer look at our day-to-day, or to meet the carvers who shape each piece, feel free to click below.
Welcome to
Stories of Pounamu
We’ve gathered stories and cultural insights in our Knowledge Library.
If you want to understand the meaning behind a hei matau or why pounamu is often gifted (rather than bought for oneself), we’re happy to share.








































































































































































































