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NZ firsts: First Nation to see the Sun

11 November 2020

Ever wondered where in the world is the first place to see…

NZ Firsts: First Jet Boat

9 November 2020

Jet boating came into being through the inventive genius of…

NZ Firsts: first town in Southern hemisphere to get electricity

23 October 2020

The old town of Reefton is a small town in the West Coast…

NZ Firsts: First powered flight

19 October 2020

Karora, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons But wait,…

NZ firsts: First World Heritage Site…in the sky….

17 October 2020

The International Dark Sky Association declared the sky above…

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Ariki is the world’s most successful designer/manufacturer of Paua shell jewellery (in American English: paua shell jewelry). It is also one of the largest New Zealand jewellery manufacturers. The name “Ariki” is from the Maori language and means “The Chief”.
By using only the best quality Paua shells Ariki’s Paua shell jewellery, is able to clearly distinguish itself from its imitators all around the world. On this website you can buy your paua shell pendants and paua earrings online.
Ariki also offers an extensive Nephrite Jade jewellery collection, including brooches and rings.
Unlike most of our New Zealand competitors we have a proud history of being a New Zealand based manufacturer employing New Zealanders to produce products for sale in New Zealand, overseas and online.

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NZ firsts: First Nation to see the Sun

NZ Firsts: First Jet Boat

NZ Firsts: first town in Southern hemisphere to get electricity

NZ Firsts: First powered flight

NZ firsts: First World Heritage Site…in the sky….

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