Authentic West Coast Pounamu

One-of-a-kind, quality pieces hand-carved by our carvers in our Hokitika workshop. Get your hands on these unique pieces before it sells out. Once it's gone, it won't be coming back!

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Experience Hokitika's Best

A family-run gold panning and pounamu carving experience on the West Coast. You can't leave Hokitika without coming here first.

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Must-Try Experiences

  • Carve Your Own Pounamu - Workshop

    Make your own pounamu pendant — a must-try experience, turning raw stone into a treasured keepsake, with a friendly team guiding you every step of the way.

  • Gold Panning

    A hands-on gold panning session. Choose from premium or intro experience. Perfect for all ages, no experience required — gold guaranteed!
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Authenticity you can trust.

Every piece of Pounamu at Polish & Pan is legally sourced and authenticated through the Ngāi Tahu Pounamu Authentication Scheme.

  • Hand-crafted

    Every piece is shaped by hand in our Hokitika workshop.

  • From the source

    Sourced from the West Coast.

  • Made to last

    A taonga that lasts for generations to come.

Find a piece that speaks to you

Each variety of pounamu carries its own meaning, passed down through generations. Read more about what each symbol means.

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  • "Wonderful experience, very informative and entertaining. Guaranteed gold if you trust the process. Would recommend for all ages"

    - Kevin F.

  • "Highly recommend a visit to Polish and Pan. The guys are great who run it. Every one found gold."

    - Tania S.

  • "We struck gold! Fun family activity to do in Hokitika. Thanks Millzy and Brook for great experience."

    - Jill F.

  • "What a great time we had with Milsey who was the font of all gold panning and local history knowledge. Would highly recommend a visit to this local family business, the staff were so friendly and helpful. Also gorgeous jewellery, wish we could've stayed longer. Thanks so much"

    - Alisha & Ian

  • "Big shoutout to the new Hokitika experience – Polish & Pan! ✨⛏️ Wishing Brook all the very best with this awesome new venture. We absolutely loved it – such a fun, hands-on and unique experience. A must-do for locals and visitors alike. Hokitika just keeps getting better! 👏 Highly recommend checking it out!"

    - Donna B.

  • "AMAZING, PERFECT ACTIVITY!
    I had an amazing time here, so much so that I came back the next day and shall do so again when I'm next in Hokitika... Millsy, Brooke and Kelly were so friendly and welcoming that you knew the activity would be great fun. This is a perfect activity to do no matter the age, kids and adults alike will love it, I know I did."

    - Alex M.
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