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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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Original artworks on Sale this week. Making Space in our studio. Big discounts. … View moreOriginal artworks on Sale this week. Making Space in our studio. Big discounts. Visit Back Studio for art collection/inspiration 11am-7pm.
Refreshments after 5 pm.
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1/105 Matakokiri Drive Tauriko
TODAY (Sunday 8 Aug) from 10 am to 1 pm is the Plant Sale at Te Puna Quarry Park.
Plants and pre-loved garden tools, and some other goodies. Some beautiful plant displays - make great gifts. Please bring cash.
FESTIVALS 2021
Formerly the Rhododendron Festival The PowerCo & Fringe Garden Festivals continue to delight people from all over the world. There are so many glorious gardens from which to choose - an intriguing mixture of unique and stunning gardens, each with their own story to tell - but we … View moreFESTIVALS 2021
Formerly the Rhododendron Festival The PowerCo & Fringe Garden Festivals continue to delight people from all over the world. There are so many glorious gardens from which to choose - an intriguing mixture of unique and stunning gardens, each with their own story to tell - but we have done our best to choose a wide variety. This is our fourth visit so we have been able to identify those which will appeal to a broad spectrum of tastes. We'll also be visiting the acclaimed Len Lye Gallery & the wonderful Tawhiti Museum (Hawera).
Details at:
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or Phone 027 5224607 & we'll pop a flyer in your letterbox.
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
Masters Study
Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori,… View moreMasters Study
Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori, and then postgraduate study.
Awanuiārangi centres you. This is the nurturing space of Māori researchers, with the support of academic and professional staff; this all transpires from an authentic indigenous and traditional Māori environment.
My studies have empowered me to play a more pro-active role in whānau and hapū affairs. Instead of being angry at a past that we cannot change, let’s become part of the solution for positive change.
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The brand new SSD upgrade running Windows 10 PRO lets you control this laptop from your phone and makes it very fast and responsive to use⚡️
Games and … View moreSuperb Laptop: HP i5 850 G3 now with fast SSD.
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The brand new SSD upgrade running Windows 10 PRO lets you control this laptop from your phone and makes it very fast and responsive to use⚡️
Games and streaming can be run on your TV, using the dual core i5 x4 processors, integrated graphics and DisplayPort 🖥.
The 240GB SSD will stream sport or store movies, then you can connect to your Bluetooth speakers, to kick back and use it as a home theatre machine.🎞
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Hi, are there any reasonably experienced Euchre card game players out there wanting to be a part of SIX handed (3 on3) card evenings?
Six players needed.
Do you know of anyone? - please pass this on.
Call Graeme 027 629 6979
Construct a climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops and add the colour with Resene paint.
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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!
Cascade: Our smallest planter, ideal for your front door or small patio area.
Dimensions,76.5cm L x 50cm W X 480 H
Strong, robust construction, made from premium grade treated pine timber, color coated steel panels in Pioneer Red & Misty Green.
Our handcrafted planters will be an attractive … View moreCascade: Our smallest planter, ideal for your front door or small patio area.
Dimensions,76.5cm L x 50cm W X 480 H
Strong, robust construction, made from premium grade treated pine timber, color coated steel panels in Pioneer Red & Misty Green.
Our handcrafted planters will be an attractive addition to your home and designed for outdoor conditions.
Delight in the pleasure of growing your own veggies / shrubs / herbs or plant flowers for a year-round display of potted color.
Our planter boxes are made to order, allow 12 days delivery time.
For a custom-built planter box please provide dimensions, color choice, ask for a quote.
In the Tauranga area pre-assembled planter boxes can be picked up from our Pyes Pa, Tauranga, workshop or delivered to your Tauranga home address ($35)
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