If you’re a Kiwi living in Australia, you know the feeling — sometimes you just want to carry a little piece of home close to your heart. For many of us, that connection comes in the form of New Zealand greenstone (pounamu) — a treasure with deep cultural roots, timeless beauty, and powerful meaning.

At The Sanctuary BNE, we make it easy to buy authentic New Zealand greenstone online in Australia — no international postage, no long wait times, and no uncertainty about where your pounamu comes from. Every pendant is genuine, ethically sourced from the South Island, and shipped with aroha right from Brisbane.

What Makes New Zealand Greenstone (Pounamu) So Special?

Pounamu isn’t just a gemstone — it’s a taonga (treasure) that holds spiritual significance in Māori culture. Each piece is unique, shaped by the rivers and mountains of Aotearoa.

Wearing greenstone represents:

• Strength and protection for the wearer

• Connection to your roots and ancestors

• New beginnings and growth (symbolised by the koru design)

• Friendship and unity when gifted to someone special

Every design — whether it’s a toki (adze), koru, twist, or heart pendant — carries its own story and symbolism.

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When you buy from The Sanctuary BNE, you’re not ordering from overseas. Your greenstone is already here in Australia — carefully selected in New Zealand, sent to our Brisbane store, and ready to ship nationwide.

✨ Fast delivery across Australia – no customs delays or surprise import fees
✨ Genuine South Island pounamu – sourced from Hokitika and the West Coast
✨ Ethically carved and polished – every pendant is one of a kind
✨ Beautifully presented – each comes with a meaning card and optional kete gift bag

Whether you’re in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, or out bush somewhere missing home — your next taonga is just a few clicks away.

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Popular Greenstone Designs and Their Meanings

1️⃣ Koru – New Beginnings & Growth
The koru spiral, inspired by the unfolding fern frond, represents personal growth, harmony, and new beginnings — perfect for marking milestones or transitions in life.

2️⃣ Toki – Strength & Determination
Traditionally worn by Māori warriors, the toki (adze) symbolises courage, power, and leadership. It’s a popular greenstone pendant for men but also loved by women who embody strength.

3️⃣ Twist – Connection & Friendship
The twist design (pikorua) symbolises the joining of two lives or souls. It’s a beautiful gift for loved ones, representing an unbreakable bond even when separated by distance — perfect for Kiwis abroad.

4️⃣ Heart – Love & Aroha
Simple and timeless, the heart pendant represents unconditional love, compassion, and emotional connection.

Each carving has a story — and when you wear one, you carry that story with you.

Why Choose The Sanctuary BNE for Greenstone

The Sanctuary BNE is a Brisbane-based online store with deep roots in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Founded by Kiwi local Mel Young, the brand brings together meaningful treasures from home

💚 Authentic pounamu sourced from NZ — we only sell genuine South Island greenstone
💚 Kiwi business, Aussie convenience — local shipping, no border hassle
💚 Each piece chosen with care — we hand-pick every carving for quality and meaning
💚 Packed with aroha — your pendant is presented beautifully and ready to gift

We know how much it means to hold a piece of home — that’s why we treat every taonga like it’s going to whānau.

How to Care for Your Greenstone

To keep your pounamu looking its best:

• Wear it often – greenstone absorbs your body’s natural oils, giving it a deep, rich shine over time

• Avoid harsh chemicals or prolonged exposure to saltwater

• Clean gently with a soft cloth or warm water

• Never sell or throw away pounamu – if it’s no longer yours to wear, it should be passed on respectfully or returned to nature

Australia’s Home for Kiwi Treasures

From greenstone necklaces and earrings to Little Taonga jewellery, crystals, and the iconic Kama perfume, The Sanctuary BNE brings together everything you love about home — right here in Australia.

Wherever you are across the ditch, you can feel connected to Aotearoa through meaningful gifts that tell your story.

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