





152.75 M A-Grade Solid Black Maire Timber – 150 × 50 mm (Kiln-Dried) Milling Statement: #5-06-00703/1/ Sourced in 2012 from a licensed native-forest supplier for our Heritage Hardwood Project. With our focus now on Swamp Kauri furniture, we’re releasing this small reserve — a rare opportunity to work with one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and enduring hardwoods. Timber Details • Species: Black Maire (Vitex lucens – NZ Native Hardwood) • Grade: A-grade solid quality • Dimensions: • 1.05 m × 150 × 50 mm (1 pc) • 1.00 m × 150 × 50 mm (1 pc) • 0.70 m × 150 × 50 mm (1 pc) • Total Length: 2.75 LM (3 pieces) • Drying: Air-dried 10 + years, then kiln-dried (~10 – 14 % MC) • Estimated Weight: ˜ 24 kg About Black Maire • One of NZ’s hardest and densest hardwoods (~1,200 kg/m³) • Deep chocolate brown colour with tight interlocked grain • Exceptionally durable — traditionally used by Maori for tools and weapons • Ideal for: carving Pickup & Freight • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of purchase) • National Freight Estimate: $50 – $100 (Fastway Couriers) Legal Source Guarantee All native timbers are legally sourced under valid MPI milling statements or licensed supply agreements.
