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Puawai Jade

1174 Whakaue Street, Rotorua, New Zealand (plus Eat Streat)

Authentic NZ pounamu pendants and seeing a master carver at work

What you’ll find

What Puawai Jade is known for

Led by master carver Niki Nepia, this locally owned gallery-studio works more than 95% New Zealand pounamu into traditional Māori and contemporary designs. Carvers work on site, in view of visitors.