





144 LM A-Grade Solid Black Maire Timber Lot (50 × 53 mm) Milling Statement: #5-06-00703/1/ A rare opportunity to secure one of New Zealand’s hardest and most beautiful native hardwoods — premium A-grade Black Maire, originally collected in 2012 for our Heritage Timber Collection. These timbers were air-dried for over 10 years and kiln-finished recently for stability. With our focus now shifting fully toward Ancient Swamp Kauri projects, this 50×53mm Black Maire lot is among the last remaining from our long-held stock. Once sold, there will likely be no more available. Timber Details • Species: Black Maire (A-grade solid quality) • Dimensions: 50× 53 mm • Quantity: 2 pieces • Length Range: 2m • Total Length: ~4 linear metres • Drying: Air-dried 10+ years, kiln-dried recently • Moisture Content: ~10–14% • Estimated Weight: ~12 kg About Black Maire • One of NZ’s densest and rarest hardwoods (~1,200 kg/m³) • Deep chocolate-brown colour with tight, interlocked grain • Extremely durable — traditionally used by Maori for tools and weapons • Superb for carving, tool handles, fine woodworking, turning, and premium joinery Pickup & Freight • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of auction close) • Freight Guide (Estimate Only): • national wide : $50-$100 • Legal Source Guarantee All native timber is legally sourced under valid MPI milling statements and licensed supply agreements. Fully compliant and traceable.
