{"product_id":"new-zealand-greenstone-hook-necklace-44mm","title":"New Zealand Greenstone Hook Necklace 44mm | Authentic Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand Greenstone Hook Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand-carved from authentic pounamu sourced from New Zealand — a timeless \u003cem\u003eHei Matau\u003c\/em\u003e (fish hook) design that carries deep meaning for those who wear it. Whether you're gifting it to a traveller, an overseas Kiwi, or someone embarking on a new chapter, this is a pendant that speaks with purpose. Every piece is entirely unique, shaped by the natural colours and character of the stone itself. Ships from Brisbane, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eShips from Brisbane 🇦🇺\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAU 2–6 days | NZ 4–8 days | US\/UK 6–12 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree shipping over $100 — automatically included on this piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Pounamu Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic New Zealand pounamu (greenstone)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Hei Matau pendant follows one of the most enduring and beloved designs in Māori tradition. The fish hook form has been carved in pounamu for centuries — a shape that connects the wearer to the ocean, to Māori heritage, and to the values of strength and safe passage. Because pounamu is a natural stone, every pendant has its own unique colour, tone and markings. No two pieces are ever the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved from authentic New Zealand pounamu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Hei Matau (fish hook) design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique natural colours and markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e44mm — a strong, wearable size for everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery piece is one-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning of the Hei Matau (Fish Hook)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHei Matau\u003c\/strong\u003e — the greenstone fish hook — is one of the most recognised and meaningful symbols in Māori culture. To understand why, you need to understand the role of fishing and navigation in the story of Aotearoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Māori, the ocean was not a barrier — it was a highway. The great waka hourua (voyaging canoes) navigated thousands of kilometres of open Pacific using the stars, the currents, and an intimate knowledge of the sea. Fishing was not just sustenance; it was a sacred act, a relationship between people and the ocean that demanded skill, respect and gratitude. The fish hook was at the centre of that relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn legend, it was the great demigod Māui who used a magical fish hook — made from his grandmother’s jawbone — to fish up the North Island of New Zealand from the ocean floor. The Hei Matau carries that story with it: the idea that with courage, skill and the right tools, extraordinary things are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Hei Matau pendant is worn as a symbol of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe travel\u003c\/strong\u003e — protection on every journey, by land or sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e — a guardian presence for the wearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength\u003c\/strong\u003e — the quiet power to face what lies ahead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProsperity\u003c\/strong\u003e — abundance and good fortune in all things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbundance\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full life, rich in what matters most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRespect for the ocean\u003c\/strong\u003e — honouring the sea that shaped Aotearoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuidance on life’s journey\u003c\/strong\u003e — finding your way through every transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most gifted greenstone pendants for a reason — its meaning is universal, and its connection to New Zealand runs deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Makes a Meaningful Kiwi Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGreenstone Hook Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most versatile and heartfelt gifts in our collection. Its symbolism of safe travel and protection makes it especially meaningful for anyone heading somewhere new — or anyone you want to send off with something that truly matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s particularly suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravellers\u003c\/strong\u003e — a guardian for every journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverseas Kiwis\u003c\/strong\u003e — a piece of home and heritage to carry with them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarewell gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e — sending someone off with protection and love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew adventures\u003c\/strong\u003e — for anyone stepping into the unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e — honouring the bonds that hold us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriendship gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e — for the friend who is always moving forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone with a connection to New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e — or to the ocean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pendant arrives in a \u003cstrong\u003egift pouch with a meaning card\u003c\/strong\u003e explaining the symbolism of the Hei Matau — beautifully presented and ready to gift, no extra wrapping needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44mm x 23mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic New Zealand pounamu (greenstone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional adjustable waxed slipknot cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flax Gift pouch and meaning card included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniqueness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every piece is one-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from Brisbane, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this genuine New Zealand greenstone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every pendant is carved from authentic pounamu sourced from New Zealand — not imitation stone or resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I receive the exact pendant shown in the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause pounamu is a natural stone, each piece has its own unique colour and markings. The pendant you receive will be similar in shape and size to the one shown, but beautifully unique to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a cord?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — your pendant comes on a traditional adjustable waxed slipknot cord, ready to wear straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with my pendant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour Hei Matau pendant arrives in a gift pouch with a meaning card explaining the symbolism of the fish hook — perfect for gifting with no extra wrapping needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the fish hook symbol mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hei Matau is a Māori symbol of safe travel, protection, strength, prosperity and respect for the ocean. It connects the wearer to the deep traditions of navigation and fishing that shaped Aotearoa, and is one of the most meaningful pendants you can wear or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/authentic-nz-greenstone\"\u003eAuthentic NZ Greenstone Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hook-hei-matau\"\u003eHook \/ Hei Matau Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or learn more about the stories behind your pendant in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/greenstone-necklace-meanings\"\u003eGreenstone Necklace Meanings blog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sanctuary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42108851585203,"sku":"G112","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/7814\/6619\/products\/NewZealandGreenstoneHookNecklace44mm.jpg?v=1666141042","url":"https:\/\/www.thesanctuarybne.com\/products\/new-zealand-greenstone-hook-necklace-44mm","provider":"The Sanctuary BNE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}