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189 days ago

Poll: Are you a fan of putting woollen carpets in state houses?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

While state houses will soon feature natural fibre flooring, its everything from sheep-made soundproofing to woollen coffins that are shaping up to spell the resurrection of a New Zealand-backbone industry.

Clad in a blue Swanndri at Fieldays, the Minister for economic growth Nicola Willis only got a few hands in the air when she asked who had made use of the Government’s investment boost policy.

Are you a fan of putting woollen carpets in state houses? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you a fan of putting woollen carpets in state houses?
  • 56% Yes
    56% Complete
  • 44% No
    44% Complete
25 votes
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