CFWNZ was at the Beehive when Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Winston Peters, and Ministers Nicola Willis and Mark Patterson shared the news that from July 1, 2025, new procurement requirements will see construction of Government-owned buildings that cost $9 million and more, and refurbishments of $100,000 and more, using woollen fibre.
“It was a wonderful atmosphere,” says Kara. “Everyone in attendance today recognises that this is incredibly encouraging news for wool growers, manufacturers, innovators and consumers. These are big projects, big budgets, and lots of homegrown New Zealand wool being used instead of harmful, toxic, micro-plastic emitting synthetics.”
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