Te Wahi Pounamu - The Place of Pounamu
Louise Wedlake
Te Wahi Pounamu
the place of Greenstone
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 in our video series below.
Discover the significance of blessing your Pounamu with our guide. Learn about the traditions around blessing Greenstone at Moko Pounamu in New Zealand.
In our latest blog, we explore the origins of hei toki, its profound meaning, and the variations crafted by our skilled artisan carvers.
