Pounamu Blog

Should Pounamu Be Sold? Traditions, Tikanga, an...
Should pounamu be sold, or should it only be gifted? This question sparks strong opinions in Aotearoa. While some believe gifting is the only way to honour its mana, others...
Should Pounamu Be Sold? Traditions, Tikanga, an...
Should pounamu be sold, or should it only be gifted? This question sparks strong opinions in Aotearoa. While some believe gifting is the only way to honour its mana, others...

What is Pounamu?
What is Pounamu? Unveiling New Zealand's Sacred Greenstone Pounamu. It's more than just a beautiful stone; it's the very heart of New Zealand. For centuries, this captivating greenstone has been...
What is Pounamu?
What is Pounamu? Unveiling New Zealand's Sacred Greenstone Pounamu. It's more than just a beautiful stone; it's the very heart of New Zealand. For centuries, this captivating greenstone has been...

Respecting the Wairua and Mauri of the Land Whi...
Respecting the Wairua and Mauri of the Land When Collecting Pounamu Collecting pounamu is more than gathering stones—it’s a spiritual exchange that calls for deep respect. The land, rivers, and...
Respecting the Wairua and Mauri of the Land Whi...
Respecting the Wairua and Mauri of the Land When Collecting Pounamu Collecting pounamu is more than gathering stones—it’s a spiritual exchange that calls for deep respect. The land, rivers, and...
What to Do When Your Pounamu Breaks: Cultural S...
What happens when your treasured pounamu breaks? In te ao Māori, this moment can carry deep spiritual meaning. Learn about the traditional beliefs, cultural practices, and modern approaches to honouring...
What to Do When Your Pounamu Breaks: Cultural S...
What happens when your treasured pounamu breaks? In te ao Māori, this moment can carry deep spiritual meaning. Learn about the traditional beliefs, cultural practices, and modern approaches to honouring...

Pounamu Carving Explained: Māori Tikanga and th...
Explore the traditional Māori art of pounamu (greenstone) carving, including authentic tikanga, cultural practices, and how modern carvers respectfully preserve this sacred craft.
Pounamu Carving Explained: Māori Tikanga and th...
Explore the traditional Māori art of pounamu (greenstone) carving, including authentic tikanga, cultural practices, and how modern carvers respectfully preserve this sacred craft.

Protecting Our Hills: The Controversy Around Ja...
In the quiet hills of Nelson Tasman, a growing threat is taking shape—large jade outcrops are being targeted for commercial harvesting, putting our landscapes, heritage, and vibrant rockhound community at...
Protecting Our Hills: The Controversy Around Ja...
In the quiet hills of Nelson Tasman, a growing threat is taking shape—large jade outcrops are being targeted for commercial harvesting, putting our landscapes, heritage, and vibrant rockhound community at...