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The weakening New Zealand dollar coupled with exporter pressure to meet shipping requirements and limited supply continues to underpin the wool market, says NZWSI.

The North Island wool auction this week remained mostly firm except for the higher volume of shorter shears, which eased, compared to last week.

Polaris continues to grow its brand in New Zealand, its first quarter result exceeding that of 2014 by at least 38%, the company reports.

Last night's Global Dairy Trade auction saw the average price index fall for the fourth consecutive time, dropping 3.5% to US$2,515.

Lamb wool has been the ‘rock star’ this season, with values about $1 above last year, according to Wool Services International’s Malcolm Ching.

The latest wool auction of 4,700 bales from the North Island saw mixed price movements with a generally steady market overall.

Tractor sales in New Zealand last year hit a ten-year high and Waikato played its part.

Snapshot of the wool markets for March 2015

Snapshot of the lamb markets for March 2015

Snapshot of the  beef markets for March 2015