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Story: Pounamu – jade or greenstone

Guardianship of pounamu

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Guardianship of pounamu

Areas of pounamu deposits are identified, along with the local rūnanga or guardians.

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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Source: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Pounamu Management Plan

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Basil Keane, Pounamu – jade or greenstone – Ngāi Tahu and pounamu, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/map/7680/guardianship-of-pounamu (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Basil Keane, published 2 March 2009.