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Kerre Woodham is a big fan of the directive regarding the use of wool where practical in government owned buildings.
The five animals are back for a fifth season to munch on invasive species, but they won’t be needed next year.
Ashburton has undergone huge change since 1975, with six mayors and countless councillors, but always one constant - the ...
Leaders from across the New Zealand livestock sector have come together with the Government to sign a new agreement on how to ...
An Australian consumer group has found 11 sunscreen brands sold in New Zealand don't meet their SPF claims. Most gave moderate or high protection, but one - Ultra Violette's Lean Screen SPF50 ...
But that was offset by a huge spike in solar generation, particularly from Lodestone's new farm in Eastern Bay of Plenty, and a rise in geothermal generation. Coal and gas usage went up, but didn't ...
Kāinga Ora’s decision to use wool carpet in its social housing is a massive win for wool growers but won’t be enough to save the industry on its own, Federated Farmers says. “Our wool industry is in ...
It follows a directive that government agencies use wool in the construction and refurbishment of their buildings.
The return of wool carpets to state homes has been welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Associate ...
OPINION: The system aims to reduce repeat offences by targeting high-risk drivers.
Almost 40,000ha of sheep and beef farms in New Zealand has been sold for conversion to forestry in the past 8 months, a new report said.