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About our name:
"Weka" from the historic Weka Pass entry to the Amuri Basin from the south. This picturesque river valley runs through limestone formations
dating from more than 500 years ago and was the site of early Maori occupation. The pass was used in the early 1860's by the first gold miners heading for the West Coast and later by wagons bringing out the first Amuri wool clip.
"A" for the Amuri Basin. The name Amuri is taken from the Maori name Haumuri and appears to have at least two meanings:
1] The country that is so different
2] The Land of the Shining Tussock
About Wekas:
The Weka, or woodhen, can be both inquisitive and shy, or cheeky and sometimes annoying as they can damage crops and steal things. They are members of the rail family which are mainly aquatic birds, and are capable of swimming well, but are flightless.
Weka parents forage for food for their family in a New Zealand high country lake
Above photo courtesy of Donald Lousley
In spite of being cooked and eaten by both Maori and the Pakeha settlers, the species seemed well able to resist the advent of man for awhile in New Zealand's early history, but now for many years are endangered in many areas, probably due to predators such as rats eating their eggs. Although an adult Weka is more than a match for stoat, they're at risk from dogs. They can raise up to four chicks a year and breed all year round if conditions are suitable.
The diet of the Weka in forests is predominantly invertebrates, fruits, lizards, snails and the eggs and young of birds. They also readily kill mice, rats and young rabbits.
About our team:
Murray Sisson:
- Murray is a retired builder and joiner who picked up a lot of his skills from English shipwrights while working on the Benmore
Dam
Bruce Steele:
- Bruce is experienced in Landscape Design, Parks and Recreation, Olive grove development and oil processing and residential garden development
Contacts:
Murray
- 03 3158060
- 0272797370 thesisson@clear.net.nz
Bruce
- 03 3158566
- 0277823119 labdog@amuri.net
More about Amuri History:
The Maori moved through the Amuri Basin to the north, south, east and west but there is very little evidence to suggest that they actually settled here for any length of time.
The Amuri Basin has undergone many changes since Edward Lee and Edward Jollie drove a mob of sheep from the Wairau in the north to the Amuri Plains thus
discovering Jollies Pass near Hanmer Springs.
Where once thousands of sheep grazed - many of the larger sheep runs have been divided and dairy farms helped by irrigation have taken their place.
Tourism and viticulture are now making an impact on the area
from Waipara to Hanmer Springs.
Welcome to Weka. A - outdoor furniture naturally crafted in cedar and New Zealand macrocarpa.
These pieces are constructed to suit your individual requirements. Options include size, material and finish variations. Robust and naturally appealing the timber components used are generally 75 - 100 mm thick [3 to 4 inches] and are built to last.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Taint and odour free timber as used in the boxes
to export butter and cheese in the early 1900's
Stock size: 420 x 300 x 45mm. - $50.00 plus postage
Boards can be manufactured to you specifications
Contact us on 033148060
or email the sisson@clear.net.nz
posted by Deirdre # 7:53 PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Some of the Weka.A products made with macrocarpa available in 2012.
Some of the out door tables and seats made with macrocarpa.
The Amuri Range.
Another out door garden seat - the styles are endless -just ask!!!
Bench Seat
Large Planter Box
Smaller Planter Box - Looks great with the Amuri Range and the out door Dining table and seats.
The great Nobend A.
A planter for small spaces or for those of us who aren't so mobile but still want some flowers, vegetables or herbs.These have been soooo popular.
Please contact us to discuss your ideas on
03 315 8060
0272797370
or email thesisson@clear.net.nz
posted by Deirdre # 8:55 PM
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The new display outside the Culverden Bakery.
Hopefully people once again will be able to enjoy their coffee and food
while sitting in the sun. posted by Deirdre # 4:00 PM
Sunday, July 17, 2011
CRAFTED FROM CHEMICAL FREE MACROCARPA.
BLACK OR GALVANISED STEEL FITTINGS.
FILLED WITH ROCK OR STONE OF YOUR CHOICE.
EACH MACROROCK FENCE IS UNIQUE TO YOUR PROPERTY.
THE TIMBER COLUMNS CAN BE BUILT TO ANY HEIGHT ENABLING THE CONCRETE BASES TO BE FORMED A CONSTANT 20MM ABOVE GROUND LEVEL RESULTING IN A UNIFORM AESTHETICALLY PLEASING APPEARANCE.
CONTACT: MURRAY 033158060
0272797370
BRUCE 021240628
www.wekadota.blogspot.com posted by Deirdre # 11:54 AM
Thursday, June 9, 2011
We are also featured in the 'homestyle' magazine this month - June/July issue page 102 - 105.
It is amazing how the furniture looks in different settings - so we will endeavour to show them to you.
This seat is placed in a conversation area - as you can see - good use has been made of the stones from the area. Stone fences have become very popular - we think they look stunning!!
A close up view of the garden seat - doesn't the Weka.A brand look great on the top right hand side!
Roll on summer! - we certainly can't complain about the weather - it's very mild for this time of the year. posted by Deirdre # 2:37 PM
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Gabions can be filled with locally sourced rock,stones or timber blocks.
New forged blind nut and washer available on all tables and seats. posted by Deirdre # 5:09 PM
posted by Deirdre # 4:41 PM
Monday, February 7, 2011
WEKA.A OUTDOOR FURNITURE AT CAFE IZONE AT ROLLESTON:
Just before Christmas Weka.A were proud to supply outdoor macrocarpa furniture to Cafe Izone at Rolleston just outside Christchurch.
This Restaurant was opened in May 2010 and was awarded
HANZ 2010 National Award for Best New Restaurant.
The entrance to Cafe Izone showing Weka A outdoor furniture to the left.
A closer view of some of the furniture made by Weka.A in Culverden
A bar leaner made especially for the Cafe Izone's outdoor area.
This photo was taken from inside the restaurant looking out the right hand side of the building and shows more of the furniture designed for Cafe Izone.
A view of the dining area inside -the outside wall is mainly glass allowing people to appreciate the amazing
Canterbury landscape.
We haven't had an evening meal at the Cafe Izone Restaurant yet.It's on our "to do list" but the coffee and muffins are great.
So many people have commented to us on the evening meals that I can't wait to get there!
The other positive for us is the orders that have come in from people seeing the furniture and wanting to order!! posted by Deirdre # 3:55 PM
Monday, November 1, 2010
MACROCARPA " AMURI " PARK SEAT.... $640.00
All joints in the "Amuri" Range are glued and pegged using Sika 100% waterproof Glue.
No nails ,bolts or screws are used in the construction.
This photo shows some of the products available in the
"Amuri " Range
Macrocarpa Planter Box - 800L x 350W x 200H
These sell for $90.00 or a set of three for $240.00
Macrocarpa "Nobend.A"
Waist high planting,weeding and harvesting.
1600L x 750W x 850H $280.00
Xtra length $70 per Metre eg 3.6L = $420.00
posted by Deirdre # 10:13 PM
Sunday, October 17, 2010
www.gardentotable.org.nz
The trust recognises a wide concern that basic "life skills" are not being taught at home, that many children are disconnected from their food supply,do not recognise common vegetables and know little or nothing about where food comes from.
One of their worthy goals is to lobby for the inclusion of the Garden to Table programme in all New Zealand State Primary Schools.
On October 28th the Garden to Table are holding two fund raising events.Australian celebrity cook and kitchen gardening guru Stephanie Alexander visits New Zealand to help raise funds for the trust.
A lunch event will be held at the Langham Hotel and at night a charity gala and auction at St Matthew-in the-City,187 Federal St ,Auckland.Go to www.gardentotable.org.nz for more detail and to order tickets.
Weka.A are donating one of their "A.garden" planter box and seedling trays for the auction.
Well designed and sturdily constructed in New Zealand Macrocarpa these are something that all gardeners will treasure - the young and the more mature!
" Why try to explain miracles to your kids when you can just have them plant a garden" ( Robert Brault)
.Conveniently sized
.Easily moved and transported
.Can be used - Kitchen bench
Verandah/terrace
Apartment balcony
City residence/townhouse
Retirement home
Schools and kindergarten
The perfect Christmas Gift for that special person.
So much more than two simple boxes...... a context for creating one of life's simplest pleasures, and the resulting joy and satisfaction of growth and harvest.
CONTACTS:
Bruce
021 2407628
labdog@ihug.co.nz
Murray
03 3158060
0272797370
thesisson@clear.net.nz posted by Deirdre # 1:40 PM
Friday, September 17, 2010
Display of Weka.A Outdoor Table and benches on deck.
It was a terrible day - wet and cold and then of course the earthquake struck the next morning.The house wasn't damaged but I understand that some of the house fittings were.
posted by Deirdre # 3:04 PM
Sunday, July 4, 2010
WHAT IS IT?
.Planter box and matching seed sowing tray
.Sturdily constructed from NZ timber(macrocarpa)
.Conveniently sized:400x600mm,with planter150mm deep,and tray 60mm deep.
Easily moved and transported.
.For salad garden/herbs/vegetables/flowers
WHO IS IT FOR?
.3 years to post retirement
WHERE TO USE IT?
.Kitchen bench
.Verandah/terrace
.Apartment balcony
.City residence/townhouse
.Retirement home
.Kindergarten + school
WHY?
.Healthy freshly grown produce + flowers
.Convenient
.Fun
.Saves $
.Educational for the young and the more mature.
ABOUT OUR NAME
So much more than two simple boxes......a context for
creating one of life's simplest pleasures, and the resulting joy and satisfaction of growth and harvest.
"Why try to explain miracles to your kids when you can just have them plant a garden"
(Robert Brault)
PRICE: $ 204.00 + freight
CONTACTS:
MURRAY 033158060
0272797370
thesissons@clear.net.nz
BRUCE 0212407628
labdog@ihug.co.nz
posted by Deirdre # 2:24 PM
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Weka.A outdoor furniture seats and tables etc.
Product Range:
- Tables indoor/outdoor
- Raised garden planters
- Garden planter boxes
- Raised sandpits
- Bench seats
- Tree planter boxes
Available options:
Type of timber:
- Cedar / Macrocarpa
Sizes of timber used:
- 75mm - benches
- 80mm - table tops
- 100mm - benches
Base infill:
- River stone
- Lime stone
- Perforated metal sheets
- Decorative Wrought Iron
- Wine rack -Wrought Iron
Finish:
- Natural timber (weathered)
- Oiled
- Stained (Dark -> Light)
Metal Components:
- Stainless steel
- Oxidized iron
Source of Materials:
- Timber - locally milled and
sourced from around Canterbury
e g. cedar from Darfield churchyard - Stone - locally sourced from Amuri gravels and Waiau limeworks
- Metal - fabricated and sourced from Robertson Wrought Iron 9 Matipo Street Christchurch
Construction:
- All products are carefully assembled using quality metal bolts. Any use of nails is minimal, and non structured
- Bases are themed on metal and stone gabions with a timber frame
Prices:
- Prices for each product range depends on which range of sizes, materials and finishes the customer chooses
- The stated price range associated with the product photographs is indicative of what the customer may expect to pay
- Prices are ex-yard and GST inclusive
please phone Culverden 03 315 8060