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Wild Earth Yarns to acquire equipment from closing Napier firm

Waikato TimesThe PostThe PressOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldWednesday 6 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Christchurch-based Wild Earth Yarns is taking over manufacturing equipment from Napier company Design Spun. The acquisition ensures that craft wool processing remains within New Zealand after the Napier firm closes.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Wed 6 Aug 2025, 1:12pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 20 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via RNZ

    Canterbury company Wild Earth Yarns takes over closing Napier firm's gear (opens in new tab)

    Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Christchurch business keeps craft wool processing in NZ (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Canterbury’s Wild Earth Yarns keeps craft wool processing in NZ (opens in new tab)