Buying Ancient Swamp Kauri
Practical information for local and overseas buyers.
Who operates SwampKauri.com?
SwampKauri.com is the ancient kauri materials marketplace operated by Kumeu Kilns Ltd, in Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand.
What materials can I buy?
Individual listings include ancient swamp kauri slabs, boards, logs, stumps, offcuts and craft or project timber. Check each material’s dimensions, condition and photographs.
How do I buy or bid?
Sign in with your ChatGPT account, complete the short membership application and wait for seller approval. Approved members can use Buy Now or participate in auctions when trading is enabled.
What does no reserve mean?
For a no-reserve auction, a valid winning bid at or above the opening price can win the listing. Check the listing’s opening price, Buy Now amount and closing time.
Which currencies are shown?
Prices are displayed in New Zealand dollars (NZD) and US dollars (USD). The fixed conversion is NZ$1 = US$0.60. Orders and bids are recorded in NZD unless a USD payment amount is expressly agreed. Listed prices include GST; qualifying export GST treatment is confirmed separately.
How do I pay?
New Zealand buyers pay by bank transfer to ASB Bank, Kumeu Kilns Ltd, account 12-3036-0806886-00, using the order number as the reference. Overseas buyers can request international transfer details or an agreed Stripe or PayPal payment link. Confirm the full amount before paying.
Can I collect my material?
Pickup is by arrangement at Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand (full factory address available on request). Use the contact form at /contact, quoting the material or order number. Freight can be quoted separately.
Can overseas buyers purchase unfinished material?
Our overseas orders require the material to be processed into finished products that meet applicable New Zealand export requirements. Contact us before purchase to confirm the required work and export eligibility. Processing, finishing, export preparation and freight are quoted separately from the material price.
Where can I learn about the material or its registration?
AncientKauri.com provides material knowledge and archives. Material registration will be processed after purchase through AncientKauri.org. SwampKauri.com focuses on material sales.