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Young entrepreneurs, growers and makers who are changing what New Zealand wool is worth. Know someone who belongs here? Tell us about them.
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Central Otago · 2 September 2026
The 26 year old turning crossbred wool into home insulation
Kate left a structural engineering job to work out why New Zealand homes are wrapped in fibreglass while the wool down the road gets burnt.
Wairarapa · 18 August 2026
Rebuilding a shearing crew for people who want a career, not a season
Guaranteed hours, paid training and a roster that lets people have a life. Hemi's crew has the lowest turnover in the district.
Christchurch · 30 July 2026
Putting a scannable provenance record on every bale
European buyers want proof of where a fibre came from and how the animal was treated. Priya built the record that travels with the wool.
Auckland · 21 June 2026
From design school project to acoustic panels in three Auckland offices
Josh's final year project was a wool acoustic panel. Two years later it is hanging in commercial fitouts and he has never advertised.