Precision-Cut Timber Dunnage for Safe Load Protection

Big Tuff Timber Products supplies cut timber dunnage and packaging components in Auckland, NZ, for businesses across the North Island and South Island. Dunnage is a critical but often overlooked part of safe freight and shipping. It is used to fill voids within pallets, crates and shipping containers, brace loads against movement and protect products from vibration and impact damage during transit. Getting the dunnage specification right for your freight type is just as important as the pallet or crate itself, and our team has the knowledge and production capability to help you get it right.


We supply precision-cut dunnage milled from Radiata pine, one of the most widely used and reliably performing timber species for packaging applications across New Zealand. All of our dunnage is cut to length from timber processed at our on-site sawmill, meaning we have direct control over the quality, consistency and dimensions of every piece we produce.

Stacks of lumber in a sawmill yard, with cut logs piled in the background.

Why Radiata Pine for Dunnage

Radiata pine is the timber of choice for packaging dunnage across New Zealand for several well-established reasons. Its consistent density and workability make it straightforward to cut accurately and position reliably within a loaded container or trailer. It offers the right balance of structural strength and flexibility for load bracing applications, and it performs reliably across the range of temperature and humidity conditions typically encountered in domestic and export freight environments.


Radiata pine is also sustainably grown in New Zealand plantation forests, meaning it is a locally sourced and environmentally responsible material for businesses that want to reduce the footprint of their packaging supply chain. Choosing locally milled Radiata pine dunnage supports New Zealand forestry and reduces the emissions associated with importing timber components from overseas.

Cut-to-Length Timber Components & Repair Boards

Alongside dunnage, we supply a full range of cut timber components and repair boards used in pallet maintenance, crate fabrication and general packaging applications. These include processed, gauged, chamfered and profiled timber products suited to industrial packaging, repair and construction uses. Random packets of timber are available for businesses that need flexible quantities without committing to a scheduled production run. Whether your requirement is large and ongoing or small and irregular, we can accommodate your needs without a minimum order quantity.

Protecting Your Freight From Auckland, NZ, to Anywhere

Load movement during transit is one of the most preventable causes of product damage, yet it is frequently underestimated. Correctly specified and fitted timber dunnage reduces movement, absorbs vibration, distributes load stress evenly and prevents products from shifting within a container or on a pallet during road, rail or sea transport. Our team can advise on the right dunnage type, dimensions and quantity for your freight, load weight and container configuration, ensuring your products arrive in the same condition they left in.

Call us on 09 277 9224 to find out how our precision-cut dunnage can protect your next shipment.