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Woolgrowers have almost unanimously voted in favour of the proposed merger of Wools of NZ (WNZ) and Primary Wool Co-operative- owned CP Wool (CPW).

Former Beef+Lamb chair James Parsons has been elected as chair of Wools of New Zealand (WNZ).

Wools of New Zealand plans to offer more shares to growers who have been supporting the Wool Market Development Commitment (WMDC).

The last year has been “one of the most challenging for the New Zealand strong wool industry”, according to Wools of NZ’s latest annual report.

Three new appointments have been made to the Wools of New Zealand board.

Greater sales volume is critical for Wools of NZ, says chair Mark Shadbolt.

Having 60% of the nation’s wool exports going to China and continuing to sell wool as a commodity has left us exposed, says Wools of NZ chairman Mark Shadbolt.

Wools of NZ (WNZ) hopes to determine by March next year the commercial viability of new technologies for improved whiteness and dyeing of strong wool, says chief executive Rosstan Mazey.

Wools of NZ is opening its latest lambs wool contracts at $7.50/kg to all growers. 

Rosstan Mazey, global marketing manager at Turners & Growers, will take the reins as Wools of NZ chief executive next month.