Dave Burridge
United Kingdombusiness executiveMale5.9Global Dominance: 0.00%Dave Burridge serves as the South Island auction manager for PGG Wrightson Wool. He has recently garnered attention for discussing the extreme bidding levels at the Christchurch wool exchange, which were prompted by global shortages of wool, a situation that has not been seen in a generation.
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Dave Burridge, national wool auction manager for PGG Wrightson, says the tight supply of wool globally and rising oil prices are pushing up demand for wool.
After decades of decline, New Zealand’s wool industry is making a comeback | New ZealandThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-08-07
United Kingdom· 2026-08-07
Dave Burridge, the national auction manager at PGG Wrightson, noted that the market had eased considerably.
Wool: New season NZ market cools, but still booming for growersThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-08-06
New Zealand· 2026-08-06Also mentioned
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PGG Wrightson South Island auction manager Dave Burridge said global shortages of all wool types prompted levels of demand at the Christchurch wool exchange not seen in a generation.
Listen to The Country online: Strong wool prices with PGG Wrightson’s Rachel ShearerThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-26
New Zealand· 2025-09-26
