28 Nov 2023

Government agencies instructed to prefer wool over synthetic carpet

From Morning Report, 8:58 am on 28 November 2023

Government agencies have been instructed to prefer wool over synthetic fibres where possible in its buildings.

This comes after the struggling industry hit headlines this year - with wool selling for as little as 80 cents a kilogram.

Federated Famers' meat and wool chairperson Toby Williams says it's a fantastic result that sends a clear message to New Zealanders to support the sector.

Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.