Story: Pounamu – jade or greenstone
Page 9. All images & media
From page 1 - Pounamu – several names
From page 2 - The origins of pounamu
From page 3 - Ngāi Tahu and pounamu
From page 4 - Implements and adornment
From page 5 - Symbols of chieftainship
From page 6 - Modern stone work
From page 7 - Pounamu and peace-making
How to cite this page
Basil Keane, Pounamu – jade or greenstone, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/story/11847/media (accessed 4 June 2026).
Story by Basil Keane, published 2 March 2009.