Pounamu, often referred to as 'greenstone' has a rich history in Te Tai Poutini (The West Coast). Found only in the South Island, its importance to local iwi and hapū is reflected in some of the ...

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 ...