About the Kauri Gum databank & research centre
New Zealand’s official system for registering and verifying authentic kauri gum.
Each piece is assigned a unique ID and recorded with its origin, details, and ownership history creating a permanent, traceable record.
Registration transforms kauri gum from a raw material into a verified, documented asset.
The Kauri Gum Register also serves as a growing national database supporting research, protecting kauri gum heritage, and educating future generations on the history of the trade in New Zealand.
Search the archive to verify a piece, or register your own to secure its authenticity and value.
Controlled Storage Environment
Gum Databank server rooms are maintained as controlled environments, designed to support both digital infrastructure and also acts as the physical storage of kauri gum samples.
Temperature is stabilised at optimal levels (typically around 18°C) to minimise expansion, moisture interaction, and long-term degradation of subfossil gum. This controlled climate ensures samples remain structurally stable while also aligning with standard operating conditions for server hardware.
Each specimen is stored, logged, and linked to a live digital record within the databank system. Environmental conditions, storage location, and handling activity are continuously monitored to maintain consistency and traceability across all registered material.
By combining data systems with physical preservation, the Gum Databank ensures that both the sample and its information are protected under the same controlled conditions.
Consistent temperature.
Stable material.
Reliable data.