Family history.
A real legacy.
Woodsman wood burners are designed and hand crafted in New Zealand by Harris Home Fires. We’ve been warming Kiwi homes since 1887. A real family business that spans generations, we remain committed to handcrafting your Woodsman fire to the most exacting standards, using generations of collected experience to deliver outstanding craftsmanship.
Hand crafted in
New Zealand since
As a family-run business we’ve seen a lot over our five generations: two world wars, a Great Depression, economic upheaval, technological change and the arrival of new ways to heat New Zealand homes. Something that hasn’t changed though—and never will—is our commitment to outstanding craftsmanship. This mindset dates back to a 21 year old Christchurch tinsmith with exacting standards…
The Woodsman brand is introduced to New Zealand.
Helping New Zealand reach new standards of clean air emissions, our R&D investment ensures continued innovation, with new technologies
Our proud family company continues to warm the hearts and homes of New Zealanders everywhere. Richard Harris is the sixth generation to guide our company, and the future looks bright (and warm).