New Zealand pole & timber exports
Croft Poles & Timber has been manufacturing and supplying high-quality timber poles for over a century. While our roots are firmly in Northland, our products are used well beyond New Zealand, supporting infrastructure, utility, marine, and construction projects across offshore markets.
Structural timber and poles for export markets, supplied with the service and reliability that long-term partnerships are built on.
Working closely with project managers, procurement partners, distributors, and end users, Croft takes the stress out of supply chains through dependable delivery, export expertise, responsive communication, and practical problem-solving, every time.
In export supply chains, the details matter. Customers come back because we deliver what’s needed, when it’s needed, with the communication and reliability that keeps projects and reputations on track.
Relationship-first, solutions-focused, and committed to long-term value for our customers and the markets we serve.
Our export markets
Croft currently supplies timber products into a range of offshore markets, including:
- Pacific Islands
- South Korea
- Other international destinations by project
Our export work typically supports utility networks, marine environments, and structural applications where durability and treatment performance are critical.
Our export customers regularly buy:
- Utility and power poles
- Marine and wharf piles
- House piles and structural timber products
Products are manufactured to New Zealand standards, with treatment levels selected to suit end-use conditions such as ground contact, marine exposure, and high-hazard environments.
Treatment standards & compliance
All export products are supplied with the appropriate supporting documentation, which may include:
- Hazard class treatment information
- FSC certification
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS / formerly MSDS)
- MPI approval and shipping documentation
We are experienced in working with importers, ports, and authorities to meet destination-specific requirements.
Shipping & Logistics
Export supply is typically arranged via containerised shipment, with products prepared for international transport and handling.
We work closely with buyers and agents to confirm:
- Product specifications and quantities
- Packaging and loading requirements
- Documentation needed for import clearance
Clear communication upfront helps ensure smooth delivery and avoids delays once product reaches port.
Croft Poles on ship in Nukalofa
Export legacy
Croft Poles & Timber has been exporting for more than 30 years. In July 2001, the Northern Advocate reported on Croft Timber Mill’s biggest export order to date: 5,000 power and telegraph poles loaded onto the freighter Patroclus at the Port of Whangarei, bound for Southeast Asia. It was the first order large enough to justify its own dedicated shipment, a milestone for one of Northland’s longest-established timber-milling families.
Exports to Southeast Asia and the South Pacific began in 1994, and by 2001 it had become a significant part of the business. Twenty-five years on, we continue to serve export markets with that same experience, family knowledge, and reliability.
Export enquiries
To help us respond efficiently, international enquiries should include:
- Destination country
- Product type and specifications
- Indicative quantities
- Project timing
All export enquiries are handled directly by our senior team.