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We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years.
Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role in the economy ever since. For several … View moreWe have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years.
Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role in the economy ever since. For several decades wool accounted for more than a third of New Zealand’s exports by value with the sheep population peaking at just over 70 million in 1982.
This number is significant when comparing it to New Zealand’s human population. By 2020, sheep numbers dropped to 26 million, following a decline in profitability compared to other types of farming, particularly dairying.
While also farmed for their meat, today’s article focuses on sheep wool and its environmental attributes.
Wool is a natural and renewable resource and as long as our beloved sheep are eating the tasty green pastures from New Zealand farms they will always produce wool. Wool has amazing properties that make it ideal for many applications from home textiles through to incontinence underwear.
At this point in time, cotton and synthetic fibres are the most commonly used and produced fibres globally, however their performance does not come close to wool, in particular the environmental benefits.
From wool to yarn: The wool clip (total yield of wool shorn during one season from the sheep) is sent to the scourers where the wool is cleaned and dried, and from there to a woollen spinner where the fibre is spun into yarn. The yarn is then sent on to the manufacturer of textile products where many different processes are involved.
The yarn is wound onto dye cones and dyed to the required colours. Next the yarn is warped onto beams. These warp beams are then threaded through the looms so that the weft yarn can run across the warp to create a woven fabric.
The fabric is then inspected and then washed and dried. Very few chemicals are used in the processing, typically only water and heat.
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Hi Friends and Neighbours,
This weeks order includes:
Vegetables - Broccoli, Potato, Carrots, Cauliflower
Fruit - Avocado, Oranges, Apples
A friendly reminder to get your $15 orders in by Monday at midnight for pick up Thursday 12 August.
Instructions on how to order via Internet Banking … View moreHi Friends and Neighbours,
This weeks order includes:
Vegetables - Broccoli, Potato, Carrots, Cauliflower
Fruit - Avocado, Oranges, Apples
A friendly reminder to get your $15 orders in by Monday at midnight for pick up Thursday 12 August.
Instructions on how to order via Internet Banking including a list of pick up locations are attached to this post.
The Vege Hub Team
bootload of firewood free to a good home at 1 Perth Pl, Awapuni. 1st in 1st served. Call 0273672657 to see if still available
Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?
Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L. … View moreIs your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?
Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L.
Offers available with your Resene DIY Card. If you don’t have a card you can sign up free in store or online
I'd like to thank you for putting the lights in Park road and Cook Street I watched some young kids cross the road down here with the lights and was able to breath easy knowing they can get across safely I watched kids for years running out between the cars to go swimming … View moreI'd like to thank you for putting the lights in Park road and Cook Street I watched some young kids cross the road down here with the lights and was able to breath easy knowing they can get across safely I watched kids for years running out between the cars to go swimming and hoped they wouldn't get hurt Thank you Same goes for adults crossing Park road is a busy road and you take Your life in your hands to get across Again thank you
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Hi would anyone have a Bird cage I could please have possibly gifted please thank you
We've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win … View moreWe've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win a Prezzy® Card. Have a think and get nominating now!
Hi neibours,are there any private rentals, my,partner and 3year old are looking for a holiday home/rental available to rent by the end of October,
As our tennancy is ending with house being sold.anything considered, have good references.
Many thanks Fiona.
These curtains are looking as good as new after being treated for mould removal. If you have orange or black spots on your curtains - that is most likely mould! It loves a combination of dust, damp, and heat. It can smell very musty, especially if left to grow. We are experts in mould removal and … View moreThese curtains are looking as good as new after being treated for mould removal. If you have orange or black spots on your curtains - that is most likely mould! It loves a combination of dust, damp, and heat. It can smell very musty, especially if left to grow. We are experts in mould removal and ensure curtains are treated with no colour loss - if you have any questions feel free to give us a call and we can have a chat. 0800 579 0501
Stu is proud to release to the market today this Quality Home at 109 Johnstone Drive, Fitzherbert
With loads of extras including Solar Panels, Entertainers kitchen with Caesar stone benches, scullery and double ovens, quality bathrooms and much, much more.
Open Home this Sunday 4pm - 4:30pm - … View moreStu is proud to release to the market today this Quality Home at 109 Johnstone Drive, Fitzherbert
With loads of extras including Solar Panels, Entertainers kitchen with Caesar stone benches, scullery and double ovens, quality bathrooms and much, much more.
Open Home this Sunday 4pm - 4:30pm - book this into your calendar or give Stu a call on 027 444 1594
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