Established in 1962 Westland Greenstone is one the leading pounamu carving and manufacturing companies working in the NZ tourism industry.

Based in Hokitika we employ a team of skilled carvers to produce a wide range of jewellery and accessories.  Distributing our finished products through our own and other outlets nationwide.

Westland Greenstone has always concentrated on genuine NZ pounamu and is happy to work with Ngai Tahu as a member of its authenticity scheme.  

Westland Greenstone is proud to be 100% NEW ZEALAND Owned.

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This rawstone is Kawakawa, the darkest and strongest form of Pounamu. Its colour ranges from a medium green to a dark forest green, and is not typically translucent. It is named for the native kawakawa plant which traditionally used for its culinary and medicinal properties. 

Endless combinations of Pounamu types occur, and no two pieces are the same guaranteeing that your Pounamu is unique.