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Kauri Gum Research Databank
Registering specimens. Recording provenance, age, and history. Elevating kauri gum through science, education, tourism, and community connection
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Kauri gum is a finite natural resource found only in northern New Zealand, ancient kauri tree sap preserved in the ground for thousands of years.
Each one of these sub fossil amber specimens are unique in structure, color, and formation, each piece could also have valuable scientific information inside.
How It Works
- Register your specimen
- Submit its details, photos, province and grading information.
- Choose whether your specimen is available for flex, research or collector offers.
- Record ownership and contact details.
- A public profile is created and you can now download and print your Specimen Certificate of Authenticity.
- Apply for carbon age verification and our Inclusion Bounty Program, connecting collectors & researchers seeking scientifically valuable specimens.
Registering your specimen establishes more than authenticity it secures its place within a growing record of documented pieces. As interest in kauri gum continues to return, both as a cultural artifact and a tradable material, registered specimens stand apart as traceable, identifiable assets with long-term significance. This transforms individual pieces from raw finds into preserved, recognised parts of New Zealand’s natural and historical record.