Featured Member:
Sonya Johansen, A1099
Loch Linnhe Polwarths
photo by Sophie Scott (Associate Member)Featured Member (photo by Jan McKenzie):
Allan Paterson, FD713
Welcome to the New Zealand Wool Classers Association
Fostering and supporting quality education, harvesting and presentation standards in the wool industry.
Latest News:
2025 NZWCA AGM/Industry Professional Development Day date has been set for Friday 9th May 2025.
MARK THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY The 2025 NZ Wool Classers Association AGM/Industry Professional Development Day date has been set for Friday 9th May 2025. The venue will be a separate building within Lincoln University. Full details will be confirmed to members by email and publicly on our website www.woolclassers.org.nz nearer the time, but the day’s format will be similar Read more...
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NZWCA – a home for all involved in wool growing, handling, grading and classing
System Integrity
Maintain NZ’s only register of qualified classers and graders
A simple check on our website verifies stencil validity
Convene standards review process, compliance, oversee professional development
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Quality Assurance
NZWCA members who keep their registration valid are engaged and informed; their work carries quality assurance status
Setting consistently high standards for classing, grading and preparation of wool
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Advocacy and Education
Industry-good organization, annual awards, regular communication via website, email and social media
Demonstrable history of commitment to ensuring quality wool education and training is available
Maintain good relationships with wider wool industry as an independent organisation
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