I’m Campbell Potter, a New Zealander of European descent living in Christchurch. I’ve spent the last ten years learning to carve Pounamu, alongside my work as a teacher. These days, I carve full time from my small workshop at home. I do everything myself—from finding and cutting the stone to shaping, polishing, lashing, and photographing each piece. For me, carving is about connection. Each taonga I make carries meaning, whether it’s a story, a memory, or something to anchor a moment in time. I create taonga to be worn, gifted, and passed on.
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This 53mm porohita is carved from beautiful Inanga Pounamu with soft, glassy greens and pale creamy tones. Subtle linear inclusions run across the face of the stone, giving it character and flow. It has a stunning glow when it catches the light, and it’s suspended by a black 3-hole ringbolt lashing
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These 40mm Marsden Flower Jade earrings feature straight sides with a curved front, back, and base. The deep green Pounamu is accented with golden flower highlights, creating a unique and elegant look.
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This toki is carved from captivating pīpīwharauroa inanga pounamu, a type of pounamu known for its chatoyant shimmer. Measuring 8cm long and 12mm thick, it features a thick angled base. The toki is a powerful symbol of strength, determination, and prosperity, while the pīpīwharauroa signifies new beginnings and growth.
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Ngākau Kōhatu — Heart of Stone. This 45mm Niho is carved from fossilised wood found in Southland, where ancient timber has been turned to stone over millions of years. One face remains natural, showing the original grain of the wood, while the other is polished to a mirror finish. The Niho shape symbolises strength and courage — this taonga speaks of transformation, endurance, and the beauty of time itself.
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This 90mm Niho is carved from Marutea Pakohe, a dense, fine-grained stone with deep grey colouring and subtle variation. The shape symbolises protection, strength, and resilience — qualities reflected in the stone itself. Suspended by a five-hole ringbolt lashing in black, this is a bold taonga with presence and purpose.
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Pekapeka Kaitiaki is 80mm across, carved from Raukaraka Pounamu with pale green and orangey-gold tones. It features bold pāua inlaid eyes on both sides and hangs from a harakeke-coloured cord. This taonga symbolises guardianship, adaptability, and protection.
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Roimata Arataki means guiding tear. The name was chosen to reflect the traditional meaning of the roimata—grief, loss, and emotional release—combined with the qualities of the manu, which represents guidance, awareness, and direction. This taonga is a long roimata carved as a stylised manu form, measuring 95mm in length. The eye-like opening at the top narrows into a fine, beak-like point, giving the piece a sense of movement and intent. A white rind at the tip reads like a tail feather, adding contrast and reinforcing the manu form. Carved from translucent serpentine Bowenite Pounamu from the Tasman area, the stone appears deep green in natural light and reveals its inner depth when held to the sun.
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Te Ao Aotea is a 5cm circular pendant crafted from rare Aotea stone, embodying the unity of life’s cycles and a deep connection to the land.
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“Te Mānu Kaha” is a stunning Hei Matau carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, featuring unique Totoweka coloring. This piece symbolizes strength, resilience, and safe travels. Its translucent beauty and intricate koru design make it a meaningful addition to any collection.
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Te Marama Tangiwai – a 65mm wide Roimata carved from stunning Tangiwai Pounamu (Bowenite). This piece glows with golden, green, and deep brown hues when held to the light, symbolising the tears of the moon. A unique taonga, found as a beach boulder and revealed to hold incredible beauty within.
See the full video from finding the boulder to carving it here.
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Te Oranga Hou Pounamu Set: Embrace new beginnings with this stunning handcrafted toki and roimata set carved from vibrant raukaraka pounamu. A symbol of strength, growth, and connection to Aotearoa (New Zealand).
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A large Kōuma breastplate made from vibrant Tākiri Pounamu. Named Te Tūāpapa o te Manawa, it symbolises strength, protection, and connection. 75mm high and 110mm wide with a black ringbolt lashing and hand-braided cord.
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This stunning 40mm toki pendant, crafted from Marsden Flower Jade, features a deep green hue with intricate white and gold flower patterns. Suspended by a silver clasp and chain, it symbolizes strength and resilience. A beautiful blend of natural elegance and cultural significance.
