Good question, I guess it depend on your design, we spent pretty much the whole day there. But some people only take about 5-6 hours. It is not quick haha
You should have carved a Yin and Yang. Laura's Yin to Robin's Yang. From following you I sometimes see opposing forces that coexist and complement each other
Looks like a really cool experience! You did a great job filming as well - looks very professional! Seems like you have a lot of outdoor material on your page! If you like that stuff, you would probably like mine as well. It is a travel / hiking channel! Check it out if you're interested.
Hmmm. I would be careful about telling people to "take from the beaches." In almost every part of NZ this is both illegal (if you get caught) and very disrespectful. I'm half Maori and my grandfather would be fuming if he heard this happened near him. If you gain permission from the locals to take it, then I suppose that's fine. Just be careful. Pounamu is considered a sacred stone to the maori people, even if its lying on the side of the road.
Thanks for the honest feedback Kieren, we do have a hard time pronouncing most of the local words. Hopefully this video inspired you to go and spend some time with Steve, he is awesome and knows everything about green stone :)
They are so positive and showing a real appreciation for the culture. Could use more people like this in the world, maybe you could take lessons from them on attitude. My Whakapapa is from the west coast of the South Island and I love this!
Absolutely beautiful, what a wonderful unique gift to give each other
It really is! We are so happy that we got to do such a unique activity in New Zealand :)
Been there and carved my own ponamu. It was an awesome experience, they such a brilliant place a d people.
So cool! What shape did you carve?
Great video. Very interesting seeing how these are carved.
Thanks Luther! Keen to try yourself? Is it on your bucket list?
BackpackerGuide.NZ Being part Maori it’s definitely on my list. I’m from Sydney and this will be on my list when I visit NZ.
Nice one! Well if you remember come back to comment when you have done one and show us a picture of it, we'd love to see it :)
BackpackerGuide.NZ Will do! :)
hello!! What were the tips for finding greenstone? the page doesn't work for me 😢
Oh great feedback! Thanks! I updated the link in the description (at the bottom) for you!
How Long does it Take?
Good question, I guess it depend on your design, we spent pretty much the whole day there. But some people only take about 5-6 hours. It is not quick haha
@@NZPocketGuide Thanks
You should have carved a Yin and Yang. Laura's Yin to Robin's Yang. From following you I sometimes see opposing forces that coexist and complement each other
Haha that is very true ;)
What a lovely idea. 🙂😍
Foot Ontheway Travel-Vlog Yeah, it makes such an awesome souvenir. We are so glad that there are places in New Zealand that do this :)
my uncles work there
so cool! Does he enjoy it?!
Looks like a really cool experience! You did a great job filming as well - looks very professional! Seems like you have a lot of outdoor material on your page! If you like that stuff, you would probably like mine as well. It is a travel / hiking channel! Check it out if you're interested.
Thanks Josh, have you been to New Zealand on your travels yet?
Hmmm. I would be careful about telling people to "take from the beaches." In almost every part of NZ this is both illegal (if you get caught) and very disrespectful. I'm half Maori and my grandfather would be fuming if he heard this happened near him. If you gain permission from the locals to take it, then I suppose that's fine. Just be careful. Pounamu is considered a sacred stone to the maori people, even if its lying on the side of the road.
Thanks for pointing that out Israel, this contradicts a bit what we have heard from locals in Hokitika so best is to ask around before proceeding :)
yeah agrees it's a maori treasure sacred each stone has in built mana,, and in reality should be blessed by a Maori Elder
'poonamu'? I would much rather hear from the locals then you butchering the pronunciation and information you hastily appropriated.
Thanks for the honest feedback Kieren, we do have a hard time pronouncing most of the local words. Hopefully this video inspired you to go and spend some time with Steve, he is awesome and knows everything about green stone :)
They are so positive and showing a real appreciation for the culture. Could use more people like this in the world, maybe you could take lessons from them on attitude. My Whakapapa is from the west coast of the South Island and I love this!
This shit is so cringe.
Don't be a dick bro. Not everyone is fluent in the same language.
I hope you keep that same energy when you're pronouncing EVERY other foreign word in the world 🤡
Why are you screaming all the time 😬😬
We're just too excited sorry :(
@@NZPocketGuide Don't Worry