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Find the latest news, views, articles and opinions in the wool industry today.
Find the latest news, views, articles and opinions in the wool industry today.
January 24, 2024
New Zealand wool is finding its feet in the US market. New research from the Campaign for Wool reveals that at least three in four purchasers would buy again, and when it comes to insulation 88% percent of customers would use wool in future. The Campaign’s chair, Ryan Cosgrove, told Tim Dower that this study…
Read moreDecember 28, 2023
Rebecca has an honest chat with Tom O’Sullivan about the cost of wool production highlighting the financial challenges faced by farmers, a focus on declining wool sheep numbers and the role the new government can play in supporting the wool industry by specifying wool products in government procurement of carpets. And, Sarah Perriam- Lampp chats…
Read moreNovember 28, 2023
Panelists Nicky Pellegrino and Nick Leggett check in with Tom O’Sullivan, our General Manager of Advocacy following the coalition’s plan to favour wool carpets. Listen to the interview HERE
Read moreNovember 27, 2023
Government agencies will now be expected to favour woollen fibre carpets over synthetic alternatives. But a key detail – where the wool can be sourced from – was missing. The only problem is, it hasn’t specified New Zealand wool. “I think by default it will end up being New Zealand wool, but yes absolutely, we’ll…
Read moreNovember 21, 2023
Five thousand balls of wool and a “kaupapa of joy” have been woven together to create what might be the most heartwarming building in Aotearoa. Next week, artists Lissy Robinson-Cole (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu) and Rudi Robinson (Te Arawa, Ngāti Pāoa) will unveil Wharenui Harikoa, a full-size woollen wharenui (meeting house) inspired by their tūpuna. Read…
Read moreNovember 14, 2023
Our Ambassador, Liz Mitchell wants to revive the wool industry by reminding us of all the great things about the material. She says wool is enduring, versatile and breathable – and not just as a clothing product. Campaign for Wool New Zealand has sponsored Liz’s Wool Revolution exhibition at Corbin’s Estate during October and November….
Read moreOctober 20, 2023
Our CFWNZ chair, Ryan Cosgrove supplies independent data from his new business, Fusca, to help answer this burning question from Farmers Weekly! It’s early days, but pricing and demand have been lifting at wool auctions, mainly due to real improvement in wool quality. New Zealand wool auctions have been trending upwards in both pricing and…
Read moreSeptember 14, 2023
Embrace a greener future, says Campaign for Wool New Zealand, whose new campaign, pictured here, promotes sustainable living through wool products. By showcasing the versatility, durability, and eco-friendliness of wool, the “Live Naturally, Choose Wool” campaign encourages New Zealanders to make a switch from harmful plastics to sustainable alternatives. In this blog post, we delve…
Read moreAugust 30, 2023
Small budget and local talent produce compelling ad campaign for fibre in the home. With the state of the strong-wool industry costing farmers $100 million a year, the Campaign for Wool New Zealand Trust is on a mission with its bold new direction in education. CFWNZ has launched a new initiative to target consumers. Read…
Read moreJuly 29, 2023
CFWNZ Trustee, Philippa Wright tells New Zealand Herald why she still believes the wool industry has more to do. Read her Opinion Piece. The name is familiar in the world of wool, Philippa Wright is now in her 46th year of being involved in the wool industry. Starting as a shed hand in the heart…
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