THE COLLIER CLASSIC CREWTimeless, lightweight warmth.
THE HUNTER HILLS JERSEY COLLECTION
100% Organically grown, New Zealand, 29-micron lambswool.
WRAP YOURSELF IN COMFORT
Our jerseys are made using traditional techniques and are named to celebrate the early run holders, farmers and pioneers of our land.
Discover our range of versatile and stylish NZ wool jumpers for any occasion.
100% NATURAL NZ WOOL
Hunter Hills Woven Wool is home to a unique range of versatile wool products.
Sheep are shorn twice a year in July and December. Each sheep yields approximately 2kgs of certified organic wool at every shear.
The wool is washed in Timaru, spun and knitted right here in the South Island.
CELEBRATING THE EARLY RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS & PIONEERS OF OUR LAND
Step back in time with our woollen jerseys, designed by David, the farmer and inspired by the early runholders, farmers, and pioneers of the land our farm calls home.
These jerseys are crafted with love and attention to detail, featuring classic designs that will stand the test of time. They are made from premium, organic wool, ensuring that they are stylish, sustainable, and comfortable to wear.
Each jersey is named after a historical figure, paying homage to the rich history of the land our farm is built upon. These jerseys are not just clothing but a piece of our heritage that can be passed down for generations to come.
Fredrick William Teschemaker
Born 1834, Died 1878.
THE TESCHEMAKER BROTHERS
Frederick and Thomas, along with their mother Henrietta, landed in NZ in 1855 and, in 1859, settled in the Mackenzie Country at Haldon Station. They sold Haldon in 1868 and purchased the Otaio run, which was 92,000 acres and ran 30,000 sheep at the time. Frederick was elected a member of the House of Representatives in 1875 and died while serving in Wellington in 1878. Thomas continued to farm the Otaio run for about another 14 years before he commenced to dispose of his land properties to the crown for closer settlement.
JEANIE COLLIER
In 1854 Jeanie Collier, in her early 60s, brought her three nephews to NZ. To provide for the family, she took up land in South Canterbury, run 35 and run 36, and was the first recorded women run holder in New Zealand. The two runs took inland from the Otaio River, south to the Hook River, up to the Hunter Hills, and over into the Hakataramea Valley and became known as the Otaio run. After she died in 1861, her nephews sold the property. Jeanie Collier's grave is a historic site located on our neighbour's property.
Otaio Station
1868
Quinn's Arcade
Built with Quinn Bricks in 1904
THE QUINN FAMILY
William Quinn senior and his brother Nicholas purchased land beside Thomas Teschemaker near Makikihi in 1903. Their first house was built from sod from their land. They then built a second house from bricks, continued making bricks for sale, and gained a silver medal at The Christchurch Exhibition in 1906. Quinn bricks fired on the property were used to build some of Waimate's most significant buildings, Quinn's Arcade, St Patricks Church, Makikihi's St Mary's church and many Timaru buildings, including The Sacred Heart Basilica. My grandfather William Alexander Henderson purchased the farm from William Quinn junior.
LOVE OUR WOOL?
We use our wool for a variety of weaves; wool blankets, lambswool throws, duvet inners, underlays and rugs. Utilising an innovative weaving technique farmer David turns our wool into long-lasting, beautiful products for generations to enjoy.
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