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Art and craft galleries are a strong spoke in Hoki's wheel, and you could easily spend a
day spinning around the lot. There are plenty of opportunities to meet the artists, and in
some studios you can watch them at work. Be aware that some galleries sell jade impor-
ted from Europe and Asia, as precious local pounamu (greenstone) is not surrendered
lightly by the wilds.
Bonz 'N' Stonz CARVING
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( www.bonz-n-stonz.co.nz ; 16 Hamilton St; full-day workshop $85-180) Design, carve and polish
your own pounamu , bone or paua masterpiece, with tutelage from Steve. Prices vary
with materials and design complexity. Bookings recommended.
Hokitika Craft Gallery GALLERY
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( www.hokitikacraftgallery.co.nz ; 25 Tancred St) The town's best one-stop-shop, this co-op
showcases a wide range of local work including pounamu , jewellery, textiles, ceramics
and woodwork.
Jagosi Jade GALLERY
( 03-755 6243; 246 Sewell St) Aden Hoglund carves traditional and modern Maori pieces
from local stone; will make to order.
Tectonic Jade GALLERY
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( www.tectonicjade.com ; 67 Revell St) This welcoming gallery is a great spot to view and buy
local pounamu , carved by the talented Rex Scott.
Waewae Pounamu GALLERY
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( www.waewaepounamu.co.nz ; 39 Weld St) This stronghold of NZ pounamu displays tradition-
al and contemporary designs in its large, main-road gallery.
Hokitika Glass Studio GALLERY
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( www.hokitikaglass.co.nz ; 9 Weld St) Glass art covering a continuum from garish to glorious;
watch the blowers at the furnace on weekdays.