Jade
Mining & Milling Zone 
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Jade is found as boulders two rivers of this Zone. The people in business here have developed their skills and set up factories to create a viable economic industry. You can purchase ornaments and jewelry at the factory outlets.

Studies
We visit one of these factories where we see the the whole process involved from rock to delightful souvenirs.  KANES guide or the factory manager will explain to us the significances and processes involved with the local jade industry. 

We can extend our small business studies by looking at costs, marketing, wages leadership, administration and all that is involved with a small, specialised business enterprise. We can learn why jade was treasured and used by the Stone Age Maori people.