Buy local: Yarn with a true New Zealand story – Wild Earth Yarns
While much of New Zealand’s wool is shipped offshore for processing, one Christchurch-based company is keeping the entire journey close to home. Wild Earth Yarns, owned by Graham and Jacqui McLaughlin, is committed to producing 100% locally made, fully traceable yarn. “We’re seeing a global shift away from synthetics toward natural, biodegradable fibres,” […]
Shear joy
Words: Nina Tucker | Images: Dorothy McLennan Beverley Riverina Forrester’s award-winning wool fashion business was born from her rural North Canterbury farm and innovative, optimistic mind – a venture that took garments to New Zealand Fashion Week and international runways, and knitting kits to the world. I had to wade through sausage-making courses […]
Mum’s gift guide
Show mum you love her and shop local while you’re at it. Here’s our Mother’s Day collection – curated by us and found right here in Canterbury stores.
Why a wool mattress: Dreamwool
The exceptional comfort of merino wool. For a lot of us, a truly great night’s sleep can be elusive. You adjust your lighting and your sleep hygiene, reduce your screen time, maybe you even use a wearable device to track all your nightly stats, but you still wake up tired in the morning. […]
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