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 […]
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