Handcrafted Māori Pounamu and bone jewellery made in Hastings
Bone adds strength, wood connects to the earth, Pāua shell reflects the sea, and Pounamu offers life and protection. These unique New Zealand materials make each piece of Hastings Māori jewellery distinct and full of character.
What we offer
Pounamu and bone restringing Hastings
I provide fast, careful relashing and restringing for pounamu, bone, wood, and pāua shell jewellery. Refresh worn cords or upgrade lashings to keep your taonga secure—handled by an experienced Māori artist in Hastings.
Hastings Maori jewellery you will discover the perfect Pounamu gift or treasure at Dot Arts
The Toki symbolises strength, courage and leadership. Each piece is unique, bound with durable wax cord and ready to become a treasured taonga or meaningful gift.
Hei Matau (Fish Hook) Safe travel, prosperity, connection to ocean
Koru (Spiral)New beginnings, growth, harmony, peace
Twist (Pikoura)Eternal friendship, love, or bond between people
Manaia (Guardian)Spiritual protection, connection to ancestors
Peka Peka (Bat)Resilience, guardianship, good fortune
Hastings Dot Arts
Hastings Authentic Pounamu & bone carvers
Hastings Pounamu carvers
Dot Arts – Handcrafted Hastings Māori Jewellery from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dot Arts is the creative duo of Addie Wainohu and Hoani Pohatu — both skilled Māori artists, carving Pounamu (greenstone) and bone with deep respect for tradition and whakapapa.
Hasting Pounamu carvers together create authentic, handcrafted jewellery and indigenous art right here in Aotearoa.
At Dot Arts, we proudly source Pounamu from the South Island and Harakeke (flax) from our hometown of Hastings.
Every piece we make reflects our connection to Whenua (land), Whakapapa (ancestry), and Kaupapa Māori (values and stories).
Since 2017, Dot Arts Ltd has been designing and crafting unique jewellery for clients across Aotearoa and around the world. We specialise in both traditional and contemporary Māori designs — offering custom Pounamu necklaces, bone carvings, resin pieces, and more.
Whether you're searching for a meaningful gift or a taonga (treasure) for yourself, our work carries deep cultural significance and skilled craftsmanship.
The demand for authentic Māori jewellery continues to grow — not just for its beauty, but for the connection it holds to indigenous identity, storytelling, and artistry. We're proud to be part of this movement, and we remain committed to producing high-quality, handmade pieces with heart, purpose, and mana.
Ngā mihi nui — thank you for supporting Māori-made
Hastings Pounamu carvers
Home shop
55 Dundee Drive Flaxmere, Hastings
Hawkes Bay,
New Zealand
Contact 021 252 3156


