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NZ Greenstone Pounamu | Dale Borland Carving Necklace 42mm Hook
The hei matau — a centuries-old talisman for safe travel and fortune.
$189.99
Only 2 left
- Free NZ shipping on orders over $150
- Free pickup from our Hahei store3/3 Grange Road, Hahei
- Order before 12pm on a weekday and it usually leaves the same day
- Store credit or exchange within 14 days on full-price itemsReturns & exchanges
Description
This 42mm carved hei matau (fish hook) pendant from Dale Borland NZ Greenstone Pounamu is a genuine New Zealand greenstone necklace, handcrafted in New Zealand from pounamu sourced on the West Coast of the South Island.
The hei matau is one of the best known pounamu forms, a symbol of prosperity, strength and safe travel over water. A good gift for someone heading off on a journey of any kind.
- Genuine New Zealand greenstone (pounamu)
- Stone from the West Coast of the South Island (Te Tai Poutini)
- Handcrafted in New Zealand for Dale Borland NZ Greenstone Pounamu
- Size: 42mm
- Comes with an authenticity card certifying it is genuine New Zealand pounamu
- Blessed and ready to gift
- Natural stone, so colour and markings vary and your piece will differ slightly from the photo
Shipping & Returns
Free NZ shipping on orders of $150 or more. Otherwise $9 standard, $15 express or rural, or free pickup from our Hahei store.
Oversized items $10 (NZ only). Australia $50. Breakables are packed carefully; pickup is recommended for fragile pieces if you're local.
Changed your mind? Store credit or exchange within 14 days on full-price items.
Delivery Times
New Zealand
- Standard: 2–3 working days
- Express (non-rural): 1–2 working days
- Rural addresses: allow an extra 1–2 days
Australia
- Usually up to 14 working days
Orders placed before 12pm on a weekday usually leave the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the shape of a pounamu represent?
Each carved form carries its own meaning. The koru symbolises new life and growth, the twist (pikorua) represents two paths joined together, the hook (hei matau) speaks of safe travel and abundance, and the toki (adze) stands for strength and purpose.
What is the Māori symbol for good luck?
The koru is one of the forms most associated with good fortune and new beginnings, though pieces like the hook and the twist are also commonly gifted as symbols of protection and good luck.
What does the pounamu twist symbolise?
Known as the pikorua, the twist represents two paths — two people, two cultures, two journeys — entwined together in a bond that lasts a lifetime.
What does a heart-shaped pounamu mean?
A simple, universal symbol of love and connection, often given to mark a relationship, a milestone, or simply to let someone know they're cherished.
