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Greenstone is a form of nephrite jade found in New Zealand, as well as other parts of the world.  Here in New Zealand we tend to call it pounamu, the Maori name for greenstone. Pounamu is considered to be a taonga, a treasure, so carries great value to Maori and anyone who wears it. 

Greenstone is a form of nephrite jade found in New Zealand, as well as other parts of the world.  Here in New Zealand we tend to call it pounamu, the Maori name for greenstone. Pounamu is considered to be a taonga, a treasure, so carries great value to Maori and anyone who wears it. 

How to store korowai or kahu huruhuru correctly, so it lasts for generations to come.

How to store korowai or kahu huruhuru correctly, so it lasts for generations to come.

Ina Rawa originates from Whangarei, also home to ShopNZ. It's a story of a young man with a dream to fuse the essence of the New Zealand people, culture and nature, culminating in the creation of the Ina Rawa Skincare Range, helped along in his venture by the NZ Young Enterprise Scheme. Whangarei's diverse nature fueled Brendan's inspiration for a product range that...

Ina Rawa originates from Whangarei, also home to ShopNZ. It's a story of a young man with a dream to fuse the essence of the New Zealand people, culture and nature, culminating in the creation of the Ina Rawa Skincare Range, helped along in his venture by the NZ Young Enterprise Scheme. Whangarei's diverse nature fueled Brendan's inspiration for a product range that...

The Maori nouns Kakahu and Kahu mean "garment" or "clothing".  Kakahu refers to any garment - it might be a cloak, or a piupiu or a maro, etc.  If you are describing a Maori feather cloak, then its correct name is kahu huruhuru.  A Maori cloak made of kiwi feathers is a kahu kiwi.  Conversely, a Maori cloak made from muka (flax fibre) and decorated with hukahuka (tassels) is called...

The Maori nouns Kakahu and Kahu mean "garment" or "clothing".  Kakahu refers to any garment - it might be a cloak, or a piupiu or a maro, etc.  If you are describing a Maori feather cloak, then its correct name is kahu huruhuru.  A Maori cloak made of kiwi feathers is a kahu kiwi.  Conversely, a Maori cloak made from muka (flax fibre) and decorated with hukahuka (tassels) is called...

A popular Maori necklace design is the hei toki, which carries a spiritual meaning.  That's important to know if you are planning to purchase a toki.   The spiritual meaning of a hei toki necklace is power, authority and wisdom.  This relates back to the importance of the toki in everyday life.   The Maori toki is known in English as an adze, and that...

A popular Maori necklace design is the hei toki, which carries a spiritual meaning.  That's important to know if you are planning to purchase a toki.   The spiritual meaning of a hei toki necklace is power, authority and wisdom.  This relates back to the importance of the toki in everyday life.   The Maori toki is known in English as an adze, and that...