
John Hargreaves
John Hargreaves is a sheep and beef farmer from Kaiwaka, New Zealand, whose family has been involved in agriculture for generations. After experiencing a decline in his sheep flock due to falling wool prices and rising shearing costs, he is now witnessing a revival in the wool industry, with his wool finally becoming profitable for the first time in six years.
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John Hargreaves’ family has farmed sheep and beef in Kaiwaka, north of Auckland, for generations.
After decades of decline, New Zealand’s wool industry is making a comeback | New ZealandThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-08-07

