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Description

2 Matched North Rata Slabs – Rare NZ Native Hardwood

This auction price is for two slabs.

Overview

A stunning pair of natural-edge Rata slabs, milled in New Plymouth under MPI approval and air-dried for over 10 years. The cut reveals rich red and purple tones—solid, rare, and ideal for fine woodworking or statement furniture pieces.

Milling Statement: 7-03-01729

Slab Details * Slab 1: 160 × 50 × 8 cm | ~60 kg * Slab 2: 160 × 40 × 8 cm | ~50 kg

Optional Kiln Drying: +$250 for both slabs (reduces MC to 10–14%).

About Rata Timber

Rata is one of New Zealand’s rarest and densest native hardwoods, highly sought after by furniture makers and collectors. * Deep red tones with fine decorative grain * Extremely hard and durable * Suitable for indoor or outdoor use * Density: ~880–1140 kg/m³

Perfect For * Premium indoor or outdoor tables & benchtops * Custom river tables * High-end bespoke furniture * Woodturning & carving projects * Collectors of rare native timbers

Pickup & Delivery * Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland * Nationwide Freight: * North Island: $100–$200 * South Island: $200–$300

Provenance & Story

Recovered from a remote dead Rata forest near Mt Taranaki (2012–2013). Our bushmen spent over six months in the forest extracting these rare timbers—a true piece of New Zealand history, ready to be crafted into your next masterpiece.