The Campaign for Wool NZ (CFWNZ) is ensuring future generations of Kiwis more deeply understand the insulating, thermoregulating and moisture-wicking properties of natural, locally grown wool.
Its Wool in Schools programme is expanding to maximise opportunities for primary-aged children, while new initiatives include early childhood education (ECE) and secondary education modules.
Of special note is an exciting new tertiary study pilot programme called Wool Dynamics, which helps students bring innovative ideas to the wool industry, fuelling growth through architecture, product design and other vocation-specific programmes. Developed by CFWNZ and authored by Professor Frances Joseph from AUT’s School of Future Environments and MSc in Textile Technology Peter Heslop, Wool Dynamics launched last month across six major architecture and product design schools.
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