Kāinga Ora says no thanks to wool carpet

Kāinga Ora says no thanks to wool carpet
Farmgate prices for wool have suffered in recent years. (Image: File)
Riley Kennedy
Kāinga Ora says a recent cost analysis indicated it could save roughly 34% using nylon carpet.That was, the Government landlord says, a “significant factor” when considering its new supply agreements, which excluded the procurement of wool carpet.Five years ago, Kāinga Ora entered into 11 National Supply Agreements (NSA) that provided various products for its maintenance and building activities.As well as carpet, plumbing supplies, heat pumps, roofing and paint were among the agreements entered into.Those agreements are due to expir...

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