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Āhua is the embodiment and outlet for work that is the reason Te Puia was established in 1963 to preserve Māori heritage and crafts. At the institute you can watch master wood-carvers and expert flax weavers at work and see New Zealand greenstone (jade) sculpted into jewelry. You will find fine examples of this work, and the prices ranging from a few hundred dollars for simple carved pieces to thousands of dollars for museum-quality sculptures that reflect quality and workmanship.
Look for beautifully made, high-quality jade items in this bright, spacious shop.
Collectors will find this shop a treasure trove for vintage precious and semi-precious jewelry, sterling silver, glass, crystal and kiwiana (items and icons from New Zealand's heritage). There's also a fine selection of paintings by New Zealand artists of gallery quality alongside bric-a-brac.
This spot stocks an excellent range of New Zealand gifts and souvenirs from carved greenstone or jade to woven bags and more.
