240cm Rata Slabs – Ideal for River Tables, Indoor & Outdoor Tabletops

Offers are welcome if you prefer not to wait until the auction ends.

RRP: $3,000 each

Overview: Stunning natural-edge Rata slabs, milled in New Plymouth under MPI approval and air-dried for over 10 years. Each slab is top-sanded to reveal the rich red and purple hues unique to this rare native hardwood.

Slab Options

Length : 240cm

• Width: 70cm – 80cm
• Thickness: 8cm
• Approx. Weight: 140kg

Optional Kiln Drying: Add $250 to reduce moisture content to 12–14%

About Northern Rata Timber: One of New Zealand’s rarest and densest native hardwoods, Northern Rata is prized by furniture makers and collectors alike. * Deep red tones with fine grain patterns * Extremely hard and durable * Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use * Density: ~880 kg/m³ (Northern Rata), up to 1140 kg/m³ (Southern Rata)

Perfect For: * Premium indoor/outdoor table or benchtops * Custom river tables * High-end bespoke furniture * Woodturning or carving projects * Native timber enthusiasts & collectors

Pickup & Delivery:

• Pickup from Kumeu, Auckland
• Nationwide freight available: – North Island: $200–$300 – South Island: $250–$350 (Final freight cost depends on exact location)

Provenance & Story: Recovered from a remote dead Rata forest near Mt Taranaki between 2012–2013. Our bushmen lived deep in the forest for over six months to bring out these rare timbers. A true piece of New Zealand history, now available for your next masterpiece. (Photos available)

Legal Note: All timber is legally sourced under MPI milling statements or from MPI-licensed suppliers. Milling statement for this listing #7-03-01729