Story: Pounamu – jade or greenstone All images & media From page 1 – Pounamu – several names Types of pounamu New Zealand’s pounamu deposits From page 2 – The origins of pounamu Arahura River Varieties of pounamu From page 3 – Ngāi Tahu and pounamu Adze Touchstone, Te Papa Hei tiki Greymouth Letter from Poutini chiefs Guardianship of pounamu From page 4 – Implements and adornment Kuru – ear pendant (1st of 3) Kapeu – ear pendant (2nd of 3) Koropepe pendant (3rd of 3) Pekapeka – necklace (1st of 3) Hei matau – necklace (2nd of 3) Pōria kākā – bird tethering ring (3rd of 3) Te hei tiki o Taiaroa From page 5 – Symbols of chieftainship Te Rangihaeata Mere pounamu – Horokiwi Carving of Turi From page 6 – Modern stone work Unauthorised greenstone mining Modern carving techniques (1st of 3) A pounamu tree (2nd of 3) Circular saw (3rd of 3) Contemporary carving From page 7 – Pounamu and peace-making Mere pounamu, Hauraki tribes
