Pounamu in Culture
Pounamu turns up well beyond jewellery counters and Māori tradition: on movie screens, on the rugby field, at state dinners, and in museum collections. This is where we track those appearances, each one sourced and linked back to the fuller story behind it.
New pieces are added as they're found and verified, so this list grows over time.
Movies & TV
Pounamu on screen, from blockbusters like Aquaman to New Zealand-made film and TV.
Celebrities
Public figures spotted wearing or referencing pounamu, and what draws them to it.
Sports
Athletes and teams, from the All Blacks to individual competitors across codes.
Music
Musicians wearing pounamu, on stage, in videos, and across album art.
Fashion & Design
Runway moments and designer collections that incorporate pounamu.
State Gifts & Diplomacy
Pounamu gifted to dignitaries and visiting heads of state, official and documented.
Notable Finds & Historic Pieces
Significant discoveries, museum-held taonga, and notable historic sales.