Knitwear for Summer
Posted by Team NZNC on 15th Mar 2021
Traditionally when you think about knitwear you probably conjure up visions of lovely chunky knits that you wrap around yourself to fight off the cold. Or maybe you’re an outdoorsy type who thinks about the base layers you invest in to keep you dry and comfortable on long hikes or runs...
Either way it isn’t often that you consider
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7 reasons we love possum fibre
Posted by Team NZNC on 20th Oct 2020
Possums give us something really special - their fur. Possum fibre is a favourite at New Zealand Natural Clothing because of its characteristics and what it does for our local ecosystem.
Possums aren’t originally native to New Zealand but we are now overrun with them which means a fantastic supply of fibre for quality garments!
But
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What do possums eat?
Posted by Team NZNC on 15th Oct 2020
New Zealand possums are classified as pests. They were brought over to New Zealand from Australia back in 1837. They were brought over to kickstart a fur industry but they soon dominated New Zealand.
By 1921 possums lived in 450 parts of New Zealand and the government made it illegal to import any more possums. In the 1980s, the possum populati
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What are the best New Zealand Souvenirs?
Posted by Team NZNC on 13th Dec 2019
Souvenirs are reminders that bring back memories of a place, an event or a person. A very common thing to pick up whilst on holiday or last minute at an airport!
A great gift for friends or family so they feel like they had the experience with you or a constant reminder of that glorious time you had. Also very special as reminders of home.
The most popular souvenirs include; o
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