NZ native timber not popular in earthquake works
29 October 2014Stacks of rimu beams and other forms of native timber are languishing in recycling yards as authorities get to grips with recent earthquake activity in New Zealand and new regulations on earthquake resilience.
Hundreds of Wellington buildings require strengthening or face demolition and the strengthening work has been identified as a major economic driver, creating jobs and investment.
But while some heritage items such as matai flooring are in hot demand, salvage companies reported a lack of demand in native timbers.
