We are a 100% farmer-owned co-operative, committed to capturing the real value of wool, returning profits to members and supporting industry-good initiatives.
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As a co-operative, we operate under a different philosophical model to organisations with a purely commercial model. We exist to benefit our members.
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As a shareholder, will I be kept informed of the results of the Co-Operative?
Absolutely. Each year you will be able to download, or request a copy of the comprehensive annual report containing the audited accounts. Those with current wool trading will also receive a rebate and shareholder statement to give to their accountant.
Can I buy shares via a deduction from my Wools of New Zealand LP wool cheque?
Yes you can. Please tick the appropriate box on the application form.
How do I contact the Directors or Secretary?
Contact Details
Chair – Richard Young – [email protected] – Phone 0274 848 986
Director – Hamish de Lautour – [email protected] – Phone 0274 472 815
Director – William Oliver – [email protected] – Phone 0274 644 069
Secretary – [email protected] – Phone 03 974 1805
Say I stop farming. Can I cash in my shares?
Yes, you simply contact the Secretary to request your shares be redeemed. Our Constitution requires this to be at the discretion of the Directors therefore while redemption cannot be guaranteed and is dependent of the cashflow of the Cooperative.
What is the minimum shareholding?
The minimum shareholding is $1,000 (1,000 x $1 shares) but to maximise your cash rebate payment you should equate the number of shares purchased with the volume of wool expected to be auctioned through C P Wool in the ratio of 1 share for every 2kgs of wool.
For example, if you expect to sell 5,000kgs you should purchase 2,500 shares; if you expect to sell 25,000kgs you should purchase 12,500 shares. Where insufficient shares are held for the volume of wool sold, rebates are retained and converted to additional shares.
When are rebates paid?
Rebates are calculated after the end of each financial year and normally paid once all audit formalities have been completed.
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