Warmer in wool: The Wool Company
As the Christchurch chill sets in, it’s time to layer up, and there’s no better choice than premium New Zealand-made merino. The Wool Company was founded in the late 1950s by Janet and Gordon Riach, when it began as a wool buying and processing business. Now run by their daughter Margot, the company […]
Walls made of wool
Wool for walls and carpets are all the rage in many exciting new interior projects. As NZ First Leader Winston Peters said recently, wool is a ‘miracle thread’ that’s so much better for the health of people and planet. That’s why the government is funding a range of innovative wool projects through the […]
Cosy & whimsy
As one of the most valued textiles in New Zealand, a home styled with wool in mind is a winner. We’re surrounded by luxe homewares to fit the bill and make your interiors ooze luxury, with a side of rural whimsy of course.
Ewe beauty: Government backs wool in construction
A new mandate means government agencies are expected to use New Zealand wool when building or refurbishing. In a move being called ‘shear brilliance’ by New Zealand farmers, the government has said that from 1 July, all government agencies must use wool fibre products in the construction of new and refurbished buildings. Announced […]
Time to thrive
Rich in nutrients and fully bio-degradable, wool is one of the most valuable organic materials in enhancing plant growth and soil. Wool acts as a slow-release fertiliser and alternative to mulch, provides natural pest control, mitigates frost, and is a renewable resource – need we say more? Packed with nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, iron, […]
Sugar highs: My week with a glucose monitor
Metropol Deputy Editor Tamara Pitelen shares her week with a glucose monitor. E ver wonders what happens inside your body when you eat a piece of chocolate? Or when you skip breakfast? I wonder about these things. I love my body but much of what it does is a mystery to me. This […]
Breakfast made better: Prebbleton Bakehouse
There’s nothing quite like starting the day with a hot coffee or a fresh, warm savoury on a crisp morning. In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for breakfast before rushing out the door isn’t always easy. That’s where Prebbleton Bakehouse shines. This local gem, open bright and early at 5am, is a haven […]
Wool & wag
Natural in every way – cosy, resilient, hypoallergenic, insulative – wool is an ideal material for pets. Wrap them up in a warm wool blanket or invest in what will upgrade their sleep. With these qualities, it’s no surprise many small businesses and champions of wool are creating woollen products for our furry […]
Editor’s note: Creative innovation
Ironically, my first issue as acting-editor was last year’s wool issue – one I savoured as an introduction to the famous fibre and the people putting it on its rightful pedestal. This year, it’s been a delight to see the progress made in such a short time, on a local and national level. […]
