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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.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Weka.A has changed their website address.
It is now www.wekaa.co.nz
In spite of the cold weather Weka.A have been busy with a new artistic design of Macrocarpa furniture.
This shows a new design called The Wrap in it's new home at Lake Tekapo. Murray certainly likes using macrocarpa wood as his art form!
The Kahikatea Chopping Boards have also been very popular.
They can be made to any size you require - just ask.
Kahikatea is the wood that was used in the early days to ship butter and cheese overseas.The wood is the only wood that is odour and taint free and that is why it was used.
Some of you will remember the old butter boxes?
They are also easy to look after - just wash in hot soapy water.
Even noticed that they used Wooden Chopping Boards in Master Chef - in fact most of the good chefs seem to use Wooden Chopping boards.
So now you know where to get them from!!
All branded with our artistic weka - Weka.A
Keep warm!
Deirdre
posted by Deirdre # 11:39 AM
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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