Wools of New Zealand is 100% owned by the farming families who grow our wool. Collectively, we work together to strengthen each other’s’ businesses, and the industry as a whole.

Of course, that’s only half the picture. Like all New Zealanders, we care deeply about this land we live in. We’re driven by a commitment to leave our world in a better place for the generations who follow. By prioritising sustainability, traceability and accountability we aim to lead the world in growing the highest quality wool in the most environmentally-sensitive way.

Our Wools of New Zealand Key Contacts

We’re always looking for new growers to join the Wools of New Zealand family. If you’d like to learn more about our business and the opportunities we provide Kiwi farmers, then don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Head Office
Address
1194 Maraekakaho Road,
PO Box 2433, Stortford Lodge,
Hastings 4153
Phone Numbers
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Email
Our Team
John Mcwhirter
CEO Wools of New Zealand
Simon Averill
National Wool Manager
Mark Greenlaw
National Wool Manager

Wool Agents

North Island

Michael Younger – 027 439 4023

Te Kuiti/Taumarunui – 07 878 6055
Daryl Croad – 027 2413913

Gisborne/Wairoa – 06 863 0037
Murray Jones – 021 025 12828

Napier/Hastings – 06 835 5066
Chris Campbell – 027 513 8024

Hamish Taylor – 027 445 0238

Dannevirke – 06 374 5347
Roger Hale – 027 444 1994
Dean Shuker – 027 675 5759

Masterton – 06 378 2479
Roger Hale – 027 444 1994
Lance Parker – 027 448 2154

Whanganui – 06 344 8020
Paul Rabone – 027 496 8623
Chris Flintoff – 027 675 5761

Chris Flintoff – 027 675 5761
Paul Rabone – 027 496 8623

South Island

Mark Greenlaw – 027 227 8898

Christchurch – 03 343 5960
Mark Greenlaw – 027 227 8898
Roger Fuller – 027 683 6993

Milton Hulme – 027 229 9794

Grant Andrew – 027 481 6219
Gavin Crump – 027 431 6555

Mosgiel – 03 474 5084
Paul Cottle – 027 703 4733
Richard Hurring – 027 655 4422

Gore – 03 208 7240
Brooke Paterson – 027 813 8162
Bridget Russell – 027 220 4737

Richard Hurring – 027 655 4422

Invercargill – 03 215 6186
Andrew Pope – 027 489 5688
Mick McMaster – 027 223 4560
Bridget Russell – 027 220 4737

Wool Stores

North Island

1135 State Highway 14, Maungatapere, Whangarei

09 438 2749

Cotter Street, Te Kuiti, 3910

Store Manager – Helena Raukawa
07 878 6055

81 Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne
021 025 12828

1194 Maraekakaho Road, Longlands, Hastings, 4175

Store Manager – Scott Small
0800 276 999

Unit 7, 9 Oringi Road, Oringi Business Park, Dannevirke

Store Manager – Kerry Harrison
06 374 5347

133 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton, 5810

Store Manager – Peter Semmens
06 378 2479

9 Rakau Road, Whanganui, 4540

Store Manager – David Grant
06 344 8020

South Island

15 Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch, 8053

National Wools Sales Manager – Mark Greenlaw

027 227 8898

Store Manager – Neville Barnes

027 569 1862

82 Sheffield St, Washdyke, Timaru 7910

Store Manager – Adele Reid
03 746 4070, 027 571 0962

19 McGlashan Street, Mosgiel, 9024

Store Manager – Mark Scott
03 474 5084

815 North Road PO Box 5149, Waikiwi, Invercargill, 9843

Store Manager – Simon Bothwell
03 215 6186,  027 358 0839

Market Reports

C13 Wool Sale
September 2023
Prices continued their upward trend for most types today. Crossbred Hogget wool is coming forward, and good competition was evident for these types. The poorer coloured fleece has also seen some strong competition in recent weeks.
N12 Wool Sale
September 2023
The recent trend upward in price continued across all types at today's North Island wool sale. Competition was well spread with the percentage of passings continuing to ease, finishing at approximately 3%.
N14 Wool Sale
October 2023
At yesterday's North Island sale the market continued its upward price trend, with all types dearer than the last North Island sale. Competition also remained well spread through the exporters.

Client Information

Sale Cards 2023-24

Wool Specification Sheet

New Grower Form