Hokitika – Pounamu, NZ Jade
This video takes you into the heart of Hokitika on the West Coast of New Zealand, the birthplace of Pounamu, New Zealand jade. Pounamu was prized for its strength,…
This video takes you into the heart of Hokitika on the West Coast of New Zealand, the birthplace of Pounamu, New Zealand jade. Pounamu was prized for its strength,…
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