1st Grade Black Maire Timber – 150x52mm (BM2)

RRP: $200+ per LM

Auction is for BM2 only.

These premium-grade Black Maire timbers are exceptionally rare and beautiful. We have held them for over 12 years for our Heritage Timber Project — now reluctantly released to the market. Fully dried: air-dried for 10+ years, then kiln-dried recently for maximum stability and performance.

Milling Statement: #5-06-00703/1/

Bundle Details

Bundle Two

• BM2-1: 2270 × 150 × 52mm
• BM2-2: 2400 × 150 × 52mm Total Length : 4.67LM Estimated Weight: ~34kg

About Black Maire (Olea lanceolata)

• One of New Zealand’s hardest and rarest hardwoods (~1,200 kg/m³)
• Deep chocolate brown colour with tight, interlocked grain
• Extremely dense and durable — traditionally used by Maori for tools and weapons
• Ideal for: – Dining or coffee tables – Premium furniture or shelving – Handles, carving, or wall art

Moisture Content: ~10–14%

Pickup & Freight

• Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of auction close)
• Freight Estimate (per bundle): – North Island: $50 – $100 – South Island: $100 – $150

Legal Source Guarantee

All native timber is legally sourced under valid MPI milling statements or licensed supply agreements. A rare opportunity to secure one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and enduring native hardwoods.