Organisers overwhelmed by phenomenal response to Bales4Blair charity
28 Feb, 2021 09:00 PM
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Viewing the processing of Bales4Blair wool are Rosstan Mazey, from New Zealand Woolscouring (left), Sarah Dooley, of Mimihau, process co-ordinator Emily Shields, Amy Blaikie, of Slopedown, and NZWL chief operating officer Tony Cunningham. Photo / Stu Jackson
Viewing the processing of Bales4Blair wool are Rosstan Mazey, from New Zealand Woolscouring (left), Sarah Dooley, of Mimihau, process co-ordinator Emily Shields, Amy Blaikie, of Slopedown, and NZWL chief operating officer Tony Cunningham. Photo / Stu Jackson
Otago Daily Times
By: Sally Rae Phenomenal is how South Otago farmer Amy Blaikie describes watching the processing of Bales4Blair wool at a Timaru scour - and seeing the piles of donations from around the country.
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