{"title":"Ngai Tahu Pounamu Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach piece in the Ngai Tahu Pounamu Collection comes with a certificate of authenticity from Ngai Tahu, the legal guardians (kaitiaki) of New Zealand's pounamu (greenstone).  The certificate supplies you with details about the original piece of stone, and the carver.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1997 the government returned the ownership of all South Island pounamu to the Ngai Tahu tribe.  They supply greenstone to carvers, and manage the resource.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"full-size-authentic-ngai-tahu-pounamu-greenstone-mere","title":"Full Size Authentic Ngai Tahu Pounamu Greenstone Mere","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis full size Maori Greenstone Mere club is carved from genuine Ngai Tahu Pounamu, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.  The certificate details the piece of raw stone your carving came from, information on the carvers, what type of greenstone it is made from, and where the greenstone came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe South Island of New Zealand (Maori name \u003cem\u003eTe Waipounamu \u003c\/em\u003e- the Greenstone Isle), is the only place where NZ greenstone (pounamu) is found.  The stone is a taonga (treasure) to Ngai Tahu, and in particular the people of Te Tai o Poutini, the West Coast of the South Island, where most greenstone is found and carved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone began its journey millions of years ago, as the mountains of Te Waipounamu formed over time, pushing narrow bands of pounamu filled earth to the surface.  From here, the movement of rivers and glaciers broke pieces of pounamu away from its host rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone used for this mere is called Hapopo.  Its colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green, and it has a characteristic mottled appearance.  The name originates from Ka Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay), located in South Westland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mere has a matt finish, so you can experience the stone as naturally as possible.  It is approximately 33-34cm long and hangs from a plaited cord.  It comes with a certificate of authenticity that has a unique code.  When you receive your mere you will be able to enter that unique code at a website, where you will see a photo of the stone it came from and will be able to read about the stone's origins and carvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreasure it, and hand it down through the generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchase the mere only, or the mere on a sustainably harvested tulip wood stand, also made in New Zealand.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stand can also have an engraved plaque added, perfect for when you are giving for a special occasion.  Choose up to 8 words, select the Engraved option, then enter the words in the box that pops up when you select an engraved option.  Please note that engraved items cannot be returned, apart from in the unlikely event that we get the wording wrong on the plaque.\u003cbr\u003eThe other engraving options are to have up to 6 words laser engraved, or to have up to 18 characters paua engraved into the wooden stand.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProudly made in New Zealand and shipped worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ShopNZ","offers":[{"title":"33cm Mere Only","offer_id":41951950110943,"sku":"TIK075-33","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"33cm Mere on Stand","offer_id":41951950143711,"sku":"TIK075-33WS","price":1305.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"33cm Mere\/ Stand with Engraved Plaque","offer_id":41951950176479,"sku":"TIK075-33WES","price":1335.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mere on Laser Engraved 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTe Waipounamu \u003c\/em\u003e- the Greenstone Isle), is the only place where NZ greenstone (pounamu) is found.  The stone is a taonga (treasure) to Ngai Tahu, and in particular the people of Te Tai o Poutini, the West Coast of the South Island, where most greenstone is found and carved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stone began its journey millions of years ago, as the mountains of Te Waipounamu formed over time, pushing narrow bands of pounamu filled earth to the surface.  From here, the movement of rivers and glaciers broke pieces of pounamu away from its host rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stone used for this mere is called Hapopo.  Its colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green, and it has a characteristic mottled appearance.  The name originates from Ka Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay), located in South Westland.  The last photo gives you an idea of the variation possible in the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe mere has a matt finish, so you can experience the stone as naturally as possible.  It is approximately 27cm (10 1\/2\") long and hangs from a plaited cord.  It comes with a certificate of authenticity that has a unique code.  When you receive your mere you will be able to enter that unique code at a website, where you will see a photo of the stone it came from and will be able to read about the stone's origins and carvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow you get to own one.  Treasure it, and hand it down through the generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePurchase the mere on its own, or on a stand, or on an engraved stand.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you want an engraved plaque on the 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Ngai Tahu pounamu.  You can view the piece of stone it was made from, as well as get info on the carvers and origins of the stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stone used for this bracelet\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis called Hapopo.  Its colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green, and it has a characteristic mottled appearance.  The name originates from Ka Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay), located in South Westland.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is an adjustable bracelet, so fits any wrist size.  The piece of pounamu measures approximately 3.8cm x 1.7cm (1 1\/2\" x 5\/8\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe South Island of New Zealand (Maori name \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTe Waipounamu \u003c\/em\u003e- the Greenstone Isle), is the only place where NZ greenstone (pounamu) is found.  The stone is a taonga (treasure) to Ngai Tahu, and in particular the people of 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Maybe a greenstone guitar pick!  This pounamu guitar pick necklace is made from genuine Ngai Tahu greenstone.  It comes with a certificate of authenticity, which also gives you access to a website detailing the stone used, the artisans, and the origins of the stone.  The whole back story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone used for the pictured guitar pick is Hapopo. It's colour ranges from meduim green to a dark forest green with a unique mottled texture.  So the one you receive may look a different shade to the one photographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe South Island of New Zealand (Maori name \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTe Waipounamu \u003c\/em\u003e- the Greenstone Isle), is the only place where NZ greenstone (pounamu) is found.  The stone is a taonga (treasure) to Ngai Tahu, and in particular the people of Te Tai o Poutini, the West Coast of the South Island, where most greenstone is found and carved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stone began its journey millions of years ago, as the mountains of Te Waipounamu formed over time, pushing narrow bands of pounamu filled earth to the surface.  From here, the movement of rivers and glaciers broke pieces of pounamu away from its host rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pick measures approximately 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