NZ Beech Decking: The Smarter Choice

Why import rainforest timber when we have a world-class option at home?
NZ Beech is durable, beautiful, and grown under strict sustainability standards. Choosing it means lower carbon miles, local jobs, and a deck that lasts for decades. Proudly Kiwi, traceable, and built for our lifestyle.

Discover how exporting timber from New Zealand impacts global markets and design trends. From the sustainability of native hardwoods like tōtara and beech to the importance of adding value through furniture exports, this blog explores how New Zealand timber shapes homes, cafes, and public spaces around the world and why Innate Furniture is proud to be part of that story.

Our timber panels are crafted with care in Christchurch, using hand-selected boards and foodsafe glue for strength and visual appeal. Each panel is pressed, cut, and sanded before being finished with Osmo — a natural oil and wax blend that enhances the timber’s beauty while offering durable, breathable protection.

New Zealand Steel’s new Electric Arc Furnace will cut emissions and coal use, marking a major step toward sustainable local steel.

Tōtara is one of New Zealand’s most durable and historically significant native timbers, yet it remains underutilised in modern forestry. With vast reserves of naturally regenerating tōtara in Northland, the Tōtara Industry Pilot (TIP) project is unlocking its potential as a sustainable alternative to exotic and imported hardwoods. This article explores how tōtara can support local economies, enhance biodiversity, and become a cornerstone of eco-friendly forestry in Aotearoa.

At Innate Furniture, we’re proud to craft sustainable NZ-made furniture using locally sourced materials. But creating something special is only half the story. Delivering it with care and integrity is just as important. That’s why we’ve chosen to partner with Mainfreight.

New Zealand’s forestry future is at a turning point. A new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment sheds light on how current policies shape our landscapes—and why a more balanced, long-term approach could benefit native forests, biodiversity, and sustainable timber supply. In this blog, we unpack the key points and what they might mean for the future of New Zealand-grown wood in furniture making.

Big spaces deserve big tables. At Innate Furniture, we craft custom oversized dining tables, boardroom tables, and bar leaners made from sustainably grown New Zealand timber. Whether it's a 5-metre table for a Central Otago lodge or a wide leaner for hosting in Queenstown, our handcrafted pieces are designed for gathering, built to last, and tailored to your space.

Kwila is popular in New Zealand, but much of it comes at a high environmental and human cost. Sourced from regions like Papua New Guinea and West Papua, Kwila logging is linked to deforestation, land theft, and rights abuses. This blog explores the hidden impacts of Kwila and why choosing local timbers like West Coast Beech and Northland Tōtara is a better, more sustainable choice.

Warm, rich, and full of history — recycled rimu benchtops are more than just a surface. Salvaged from old homes and buildings, each piece carries the character of its past while offering timeless beauty and durability for modern living. In this blog, we explore how recycled rimu furniture blends sustainability, craftsmanship, and Kiwi heritage to create stunning, one-of-a-kind benchtops perfect for any home or build.