Te Wahi Pounamu - The Place of Pounamu

Learn about the history of Pounamu and where it was discovered on the South Island of New Zealand - Te Waipounamu.


This semi-precious stone is only found in the South Island, and most often in the rivers of the West Coast.


Discover more about this taonga and where it has been found in our video series below.

Moko Pounamu Knowledge Library

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