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Chief executive Paul Alston said despite lockdown restrictions in Auckland and Australia during the six months to December, demand for carpet has been much stronger than anticipated. For the five months to the end of November 2020 total New Zealand woollen carpet sales volumes were up 10 percent on last year and associated sales revenue was up 24 percent. In Australia, while woollen carpet sales volumes were down about 10 percent, the associated sales revenue was only down 2 percent. Initiatives in Australia have resulted in an expanded retailer network which is expected to help drive a lift in sales once supply starts moving again.