Thanks for the feedback, yeh its because as you can see in the pic theres are number of deep cracks running down the length of the post. As this pos ...

it'll cost a bomb to replace the post since its a big merbau one, its not really being supported at the bottom so the rot is really just unsightly. ...

its not load bearing just a cosmetic post at the entrance. maybe some expanding foam topped off with bog?

Thanks for your informative reply Jacob, yes i am compacting and levelling the roadbase prior to putting down the pavers. Btw what screws would you re ...