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Alpha 127 - Harakeke: FlaxWritten by Judith Jones  Flax,
or harakeke, has played an important part in the lives of New
Zealanders, right from supporting the survival of the very first people
who came here. It is a familiar sight in our natural, farmed and garden
landscape and a long-time part of our cultural heritage. Today, people are exploring ways to mix and match generations of
knowledge about harakeke and its uses with new scientific ideas and
innovation to make the most of this renewable resource. This Alpha looks at how people have found many ways to harness the
strength and flexibility of this valuable natural resource, and the
development of the New Zealand flax fibre industry. Download (pdf, 565K) Order copies from our sales dept.
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