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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.
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.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
posted by Deirdre # 3:20 PM
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
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Weka.A are proud to present their new macrocarpa outdoor garden seat from the Amuri range.
This garden seat is covered in Sahara Mesh which comes in 40 colours and stripes and Dripore foam which means it can be left outside 24/7
Does this sound appealing to you?
Contact:
Murray
033158060
0272797370 posted by Deirdre # 4:03 PM
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
It certainly looks great!
CONTACT MURRAY
033158060
or thesisson@clear.net.nz posted by Deirdre # 3:48 PM
Sunday, March 4, 2012
The columns can be filled with rock or stone of your choice
Will publish finished photos shortly! posted by Deirdre # 7:15 PM
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
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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