River Rustics is a small family business in Lower Moutere, near Motueka, that makes rustic furniture to order by hand. The range covers outdoor pieces such as park benches, chairs and tables, along with indoor dining sets in a rustic farm style. Each piece is built to the buyer's own specifications, so a table can be sized to a particular space. Much of the outdoor work is in macrocarpa, a timber that handles weather well, and the live edge tops keep the natural curve of the log along the edge.
Buyers who have ordered describe the pieces as sturdy, chunky and well made, and many praise the communication during an order. One customer had a leaner built to fit a pizza oven, and another had a table fitted with custom metal leg bases made by a local fabricator. Orders can be placed through the online shop, and the business delivers across New Zealand. Some customers chose to collect their furniture in person, which they found simple. It suits anyone wanting a custom piece with a personal touch rather than something off a shelf.