Fed Farmers upset after Kāinga Ora rules out wool carpets
Kāinga Ora said a recent cost analysis indicated it could save roughly 34% using nylon carpet.
Kāinga Ora has annoyed the wool industry with its decision.
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Federated Farmers says Kāinga Ora’s decision to categorically rule out use of woollen carpets in social housing is a "total slap in the face" for struggling Kiwi sheep farmers.
"It’s incredibly disappointing and shortsighted for Kāinga Ora to not even consider a woollen option for these
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