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The term parchment is derived from the name of the area, Pergamon, an ancient Greek city in modern-day Turkey, where it first appeared.

The term parchment is derived from the name of the area, Pergamon, an ancient Greek city in modern-day Turkey, where it first appeared.

Until 1999, New Zealand's bank notes were printed on paper made from cotton. On 3rd May 1999, the Reserve Bank started circulating polymer (plastic) bank notes.

Papyrus is only one of the predecessors of paper, other forms were made from the inner bark of the paper mulberry, fig and daphne trees.

When the Māori arrived in New Zealand, they brought with them the aute plant (paper mulberry) from which they made bark cloth for clothing. The first Māori found that their tapa cloth garments, made from the aute plant were too thin. The paper mulberry did not flourish and a substitute material was found in the native flax.

No native trees are used to make paper or paper-related products in New Zealand

We hope you enjoyed our series on the history of paper – please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions. Our staff are experienced and qualified to advise you on appropriate and sustainable paper stocks for any job.

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