FORGOTTEN FIBRE

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Kiwi wool is natural, renewable and biodegradable. For decades, it was the envy of the world. But in recent years, plastic has taken over our lives, and demand for wool has plummeted. Now, wool prices are so low that many farmers are losing money – and they’ve had a gutsful. Can New Zealand’s wool industry be saved? SUNDAY meets the bright sparks who may have the answer. Reporter: Jehan Casinader Producer: Julia Sartorio Cameras: Tory Evans, Matt Smith Editor: Bleddyn Parry

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New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and around 600 smaller islands, covering a total area of 268,021 square kilometres.

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