Iwi leaders on the west coast of the South Island fear gangs are cashing in on a growing online black market for pounamu.
While the pounamo black market isn't new, it's believed the trade for New Zealand's native greenstone has reached a level not seen before.
Lisa Tumahai is the kaiwhakahaere (chairperson) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
