Final Black Maire Slab – 340cm Long & 7cm Thick RRP: $4,500+ | Clearance Offer

A rare and stunning piece of Black Maire, one of New Zealand’s densest and rarest native hardwoods — air-dried for over a decade and ready for your next premium project.

?? Final Listing Notice: This is our last available Black Maire slab. Once sold, there will be no more slabs of this size and species available in the foreseeable future.

Specifications:

• Length: 340 cm
• Width: 60–74 cm (natural live edge)
• Thickness: 7 cm
• Estimated Weight: ~250 kg
• Drying: Air-dried for over 10 years
• Current Moisture Content: ~17%
• Optional Kiln Drying: Down to 12–14% moisture — add $250 if required

About Black Maire:

• Deep chocolate-brown tones with tight, interlocked grain
• Extremely dense and durable — up to 1,100 kg/m³
• Traditionally used by Maori for tools, weapons, and carving
• Sought after for high-end joinery, turning, and bespoke furniture

Ideal Uses:

• Premium benchtops or tabletops
• Heirloom furniture projects
• Knife and tool handles
• Turning or display pieces
• Floating shelves or stair treads

Pickup & Freight:

• Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland
• Freight NZ-wide: – North Island: $150–$250 – South Island: $250–$350 (Final cost depends on location and delivery access)

Legal Source Guarantee: All native timber is legally sourced under MPI milling statements or from licensed suppliers, in full compliance with New Zealand regulations.