Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the Government’s decision to encourage the use of wool in public buildings.
From 1 July, government agencies will be directed to use woollen fibre products in the construction and refurbishment of government buildings, wherever practical and appropriate.
“This is great news for our sheep farmers, the many thousands of people who work in the wool industry from shearers to wool processors, and rural communities across the country,” says Kate Acland, chair of B+LNZ.
“The decision demonstrates clear leadership from the Government in backing New Zealand’s world-leading farmers on the global stage.
“Creating demand for New Zealand wool supports farming families, strengthens rural economies, and helps build resilience across the sector. It’s also a reminder to global markets that New Zealand farmers are at the forefront of producing sustainable, high-quality wool.
“This decision will help reinvigorate the wool industry, which will benefit not just rural communities, but the New Zealand economy.
“Wool in public buildings will showcase to New Zealanders the many benefits of this natural high-performing fibre over synthetic alternatives. Wool is sustainable, renewable, biodegradable, warm and comfortable.”
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