Frequently Asked Questions

A leading-edge briquette machine compresses kiln dried pine shavings into user-friendly, economical fire briquettes. Tests have proven that these really are New Zealand’s hottest burning manufactured wood-based fuel.

A special die was cast for the piston to punch Niagara Sawmilling Company's tree emblem into each briquette as it compresses the 100% plantation-grown wood shavings. An initial trial period showed the whole process is clean, simple and virtually automated.

Extraction pipes throughout the Ashburton factory move the shavings from planers and profiling machinery to a large storage container, which feeds the briquette machine and systematically produces one briquette every eight seconds.

These are then packed and distributed to be purchased by our customers.

Yes, delivery fees given below are within Invercargill's 50km speed zone. Fees outside of this area or for larger quantities may vary so please enquire.

DELIVERY FEES: $15 per load of bulk product up to 5m³ or 3T.

​We recommend you buy your firewood at least a month in advance of needing it. All firewood needs to be stored under cover but in an open space so the wind and any heat from the sun can continue to dry it out.

Yes, customers can choose as much or as little of any firewood we have in stock. The wood can be delivered in separate compartments on our delievery truck or mixed together in one combined lot, depending on a customer's preference.