The Arahura River in Westland has traditionally been an important source of pounamu for the Ngāi Tahu tribe. It has particular value for Poutini Ngāi Tahu, who are the tangata whenua of the South Island’s West Coast.
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Nate Pow (not verified)
05 November 2016
kia ora my son wants a stone
maraea arano (not verified)
17 January 2016
Hi can anyone go fossicking
colin (not verified)
28 July 2014
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