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As a life-long explorer, discoverer and sculptor of jade on the West Coast of New Zealand, I’d like you to share the amazing qualities of this superb and alluring gemstone, best revealed when made into unique objects of art.

The gallery is housed in the former Bank of New Zealand. The main gallery and vault spaces display regular exhibits of contemporary New Zealand paintings, prints, photography, sculpture and crafts, with an emphasis on local content.

If you want a special piece of authentic Māori pounamu (jade, greenstone) then come and visit Garth in his studio/gallery.

Here at Shades of Jade we are proud to showcase Pounamu that is 100% genuine West Coast Pounamu.

Join us along the beautiful West Coast highway for your chance to make your own bonecarving.