The Metro Wee Rad Base Wood Fire is the perfect heating solution for modern Kiwi homes. From the ashlip up, it shares the same powerful firebox and cooktop as the Wee Rad, delivering up to 15kW of peak heat output to keep your home warm and cosy. The sleek pedestal base gives this model a clean, contemporary look while still offering the timeless appeal of a real log fire.
Enjoy more than just warmth — the flat radiant cooktop allows you to boil the kettle or cook a family meal, while the optional wetback provides energy-efficient hot water heating. Designed and built in New Zealand, the Wee Rad Base is Clean Air Approved and capable of heating homes up to 150m², making it ideal for 3-bedroom family living.
Bring the magic of real flames into your home with a Metro fire — warm, reliable, efficient, and built to last.
Key Features:
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Clean Air Approved for all zones across NZ
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Heats homes up to 150m² (3 bedrooms)
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15kW peak output for powerful heating performance
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Sleek pedestal base for a modern, stylish finish
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Flat radiant cooktop – perfect for pots and kettles
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Optional wetback for energy-saving hot water heating
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Built from durable NZ steel with superior efficiency
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Backed by Metro’s proven design and reliability
Minimum installation clearances with a Pioneer double flue shield fitted (mm):
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
271 | 678 | 580 | 486 | 180 | 232 | 370 | 120 |
I | J | K | L | M | N | O |
851 | 825 | 1270 | 1048 | 425 | 295 | 485 |
Width | Depth | Height | |
Dimensions (mm) | 615 | 501 | 691 |

About Metro
Turfrey has a proud long standing partnership with Metro Fires, supplying Kiwi-made wood burners designed for New Zealand conditions. Metro’s comprehensive range includes clean air approved, ultra-low emission, and rural models, all built with advanced clean-burning technology to deliver maximum heat with minimal emissions.
When you choose Metro from Turfrey, you’re not just getting a fire — you’re investing in a warmer, drier, and healthier home, backed by a 10-year firebox warranty and the trusted service of one of NZ’s leading heating specialists.
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