While most of the taonga on this site are carved by me, I also work with a small number of other carvers whose work I trust and respect. From time to time, you’ll see pieces made by these artists listed. I handle the photography, listing, and sales so they can focus on carving. Each piece still carries the same level of care, connection, and story that I value in all the taonga shared through this site.
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.
Paul Berry is a European New Zealander from a family line of rich Spiritual history and Viking Ancestry. He has spent the last thirty years working as a Spiritual Healer, Spiritual Teacher and Artist. His life has now guided him into expressing vibrationally in Pounamu carving to which his work is extremely well received and sought after.
Paul who has worked with crystals for many lifetimes is now producing spiritualised Mana Taonga for those on their path of awakening.
David lives off-grid in rural North Canterbury in a mud brick home he built with his family. With a background in architectural design spanning 30 years, he brings a deep understanding of form, balance, and natural connection to his carving. His taonga reflect a life shaped by creativity, care for the environment, and a strong sense of place. Of European heritage, David draws inspiration from natural forms, diverse cultural influences, and the deep symbolism of Pounamu to create pieces that carry meaning and presence.