New Zealand looks to revive its wool industry by turning fleeces to powder

Chris McLennan
September 22 2021 - 4:00pm
WOOL RESCUE: New Zealanders are looking to turn around the fortunes of its wool industry by turning its coarse wools into something consumers want. Picture: WRONZ.
WOOL RESCUE: New Zealanders are looking to turn around the fortunes of its wool industry by turning its coarse wools into something consumers want. Picture: WRONZ.

Lathering your hair with sheep shampoo, even touching up your lipstick - new products are being tested to revive New Zealand's flagging wool industry.

Chris McLennan

Chris McLennan

National Rural Property Writer

ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.

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