Journal

Are We Making the Most of New Zealand’s Pāua Shell? Pāua shell has always had a bit of a double life. In New Zealand, it can feel familiar - something we have seen in gardens, jewellery boxes, … read more

Souvenir or Keepsake? What Makes a New Zealand Gift Worth Keeping There is a difference between a souvenir and a keepsake. A souvenir says, “I went somewhere.” A keepsake says, “This … read more

The Story of Pāua: New Zealand’s Most Colourful Natural Treasure Most of us recognise pāua by its colour. That flash of blue, green, purple and silver feels instantly familiar in New Zealand. It … read more