Reliable Wool Merchants
Your First Choice for Selling Wool
We help North Canterbury growers maximise their wool returns through direct buying, lower costs, and practical, value-add processing.
About Us
M R Wools
We’re not a standard retail business - we don't sell to the general public. Instead, Wayne and Christine Harper work directly with local growers, buying raw wool and trading it through our established private exporter and industry contacts.
Operating in Waikuku since 1999, we took over in 2011 and have doubled our capacity through word of mouth and dependable service. As a local, family-run business, we're passionate about the natural value of wool and ensuring farmers always get a fair deal for their hard work.
Operating in Waikuku since 1999, we took over in 2011 and have doubled our capacity through word of mouth and dependable service. As a local, family-run business, we're passionate about the natural value of wool and ensuring farmers always get a fair deal for their hard work.
Why Choose M R Wools
Exclusive Equipment
South Island’s only setup with a Cott opener, Panmack scourer, and dag crusher to restore lower-grade fleece, oddments and boost yields.
Guaranteed Payouts
Direct payment within 14 days of sale date—zero hidden fees.
Our Products
Wool & Dags
Outright purchases and competitive prices on all wool lines and dags.
Packs
New, recycled and replacement packs.
Specialised Value-Add Processing
Wool Trading & Selling Options
Shed Logistics & On-Farm Support
Our Services
We handle lines of any size with flexible selling options—including direct exporter sales, tenders, and online auctions—all backed by independent valuations and IWTO-compliant testing.
To make things easy for local growers, we also offer wool line collections from the woolshed, complete shed cleans, and convenient drop-off access in Waikuku.
To make things easy for local growers, we also offer wool line collections from the woolshed, complete shed cleans, and convenient drop-off access in Waikuku.
We can find a home for all fibres including possum fur, mohair, angora and alpaca.
Conveniently located on SH1 behind the Brick Mill in Waikuku for easy wool drop-offs—give us a wave or call today!