Rākai Jade

Rākai Jade Rākai Jade is a Māori-owned business based in Rotorua, proudly crafting each piece of pounamu with our own skilled carvers. Nau mai, haere mai.

Visit us in-store, browse online, or looking for something truly special with our custom option. 'Ka whai ana e koe Te Ara ā Poutini' (You must follow The Path of Poutini'

New Zealand Nephrite Jade (Pounamu) is as rich in it's unique quality and contrasts, as the traditional Māori narratives that tell of its origin. One such tradition tells of Poutini the ancestor, fleeing from the pursuit of Hinetuahoanga (the personification of Sandstone). Te Ara ā Poutini (The path of Poutini) begins at Tūhua (Mayor Island) through the central volcanic plateau of Te Ika ā Māui (North Island of New Zealand) to Te Wai Pounamu (South Island of New Zealand) The West coast of New Zealand (Te Tai o Poutini) holds the largest concentration of Pounamu in New Zealand. Pounamu remains a prized resource today where its hereditary guardians from Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio, Kāti Mamoe and Kāti Waewae, ensure that the traditional reverence of this stone runs parallel with its modern material culture. If you are looking to have a customized piece made for you, that special person or even, the Team at Rākai Jade are able to sit down with you and discuss the sentiment you want portrayed in a material form. Rākai Jade offers a unique 'Carve your own" experience to its workshop visitors. Whether as individuals or as a group, you can carve your own taonga (treasured item) under the supervision of one of our skilled craftsman. The Rākai Jade showroom displays a wide range of quality items crafted from New Zealand jade, for visitors to enjoy, or to purchase for their enjoyment with others. The team at Rakai Jade prides itself on a high level of artistic excellence, and their ability to convey traditional Māori ideals through contemporary application.

'Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu' (Although it is small, it is Greenstone)
Nau mai, haere mai! Come on down to 1234 Fenton Street, Rotorua.

Manaia ready to go 🙌🏽 Available in store or at rakaijade.com
10/09/2026

Manaia ready to go 🙌🏽
Available in store or at rakaijade.com

01/09/2026

Regans first Mere done and dusted🤝🏽Watch the vid to see his process and the finished piece 🙌🏽

25/08/2026
Fresh off the bench😮‍💨
20/06/2026

Fresh off the bench😮‍💨

Pounamu meets Bolo tie
12/06/2026

Pounamu meets Bolo tie

Rei Niho Tōhora 🐋
02/06/2026

Rei Niho Tōhora 🐋

Up coming exhibition
02/05/2026

Up coming exhibition

E Awa te Ara exhibition Inanga Hei Tiki by Lewis
09/04/2026

E Awa te Ara exhibition
Inanga Hei Tiki by Lewis

Toki poutangata carved by Lewis
08/02/2026

Toki poutangata carved by Lewis

Address

1234 Fenton Street
Rotorua
3010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+64274439295

Website

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