Trade Me bans sale of raw pounamu

Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 Oct, 10:15am

In this story Ngāi Tahu, Trade Me

Trade Me has removed all current and future listings of raw, uncarved pounamu from its platform. Ngāi Tahu has described the decision as a major breakthrough in the fight against illegal smuggling. Finished pounamu items, such as pendants, remain available for sale.

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1. StuffTue 20 Oct, 6:00am

   Trade Me bans the sale of raw pounamu (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 20 Oct, 6:25am

   Trade Me decision to ban raw pounamu 'a major breakthrough', Ngāi Tahu says (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 20 Oct, 10:15am

   Trade Me’s raw pounamu ban hailed as 'major breakthrough' (opens in new tab)