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Beautiful Puriri Timber Slab – Rare NZ Native Hardwood (210 × 50/48 × 5.5 cm) A rare opportunity to secure a solid slab of Puriri, one of New Zealand’s most distinctive and durable native hardwoods. Sourced from the New Plymouth area under an MPI-approved milling statement approx. 12 years ago, this piece has been air-dried for over a decade and is now ready for use. This naturally live-edged slab is perfect for crafting a hallway table, side table, or premium display shelf. Its dense grain and warm coloration make it highly sought after for fine furniture and artistic woodworking. Slab Specifications: • Length: 2.1 meters • Width: 50cm (widest) – 48cm (narrow end) • Thickness: 5.5 cm • Estimated Weight: ~40 kg • RRP (raw slab): $1,000 • Estimated Value (finished furniture): $2,000+ Sold as it condition , it may mixed and confused with Rata wood , however we identified it as puriri with the original slab tag( 10 years ago ) Processing & Condition: • Air-dried for over 10 years • Optional kiln-drying to 12–14% moisture content available for $100 — recommended for joinery-grade precision About Puriri Wood: Puriri (Vitex lucens) is a dense, heavy, and extremely durable New Zealand hardwood, historically used for everything from house piles to rifle butts. With its deep golden-brown tone, tight grain, and impressive resistance to wear and insects, it is now prized by furniture makers and turners. Perfect For: • Designer side tables or console tables • Artisan woodworking and cabinetry • Collectors of rare native hardwoods • Statement pieces in entryways or lounges Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland Freight Assistance: Available on request (buyer’s cost)