





2022.3 LM Solid Rata Timber – 100/95 × 50/58mm (Kiln-Dried) Milling Statement: #7-03-01729 A solid, kiln-dried lot of genuine New Zealand Rata — dense, stable, and beautifully coloured. Approx. Weight: 130 kg Timber Details • Species: Rata (Metrosideros robusta – NZ Native Hardwood) • Dimensions: 100/95× 50/58 mm • Lengths range : 1.2m- 2.5m 12 pieces total 22.3 LM • Condition: Solid and kiln-dried • Finish: Rough-sawn surface, ready for planing or finishing About Rata Timber Rata is one of New Zealand’s hardest and most beautiful native hardwoods. It features deep red tones, fine grain, and exceptional strength — ideal for: • Furniture and joinery • Fine woodworking and carving • Premium craft or restoration projects Note: These Rata logs were not harvested from living trees, and the material is sold as-is. Provenance & Recovery Story Recovered in 2012–2013 from a dead Rata forest in New Zealand. Our team spent six months living in the bush, hand-extracting each log to preserve a rare piece of New Zealand’s natural heritage. Pickup & Freight • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of purchase) • Freight Estimate: North Island $100 – $250 South Island $200– $350
