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Support business growth with Fencing Contractors NZ Becoming a member of the Fencing Contractors Association of New Zealand (Fencing Contractors NZ) is a great step towards growing your fencing contractor business and accessing the best services the industry has to offer. By representing the fencing community as a collective, Fencing Contractors NZ keeps each of its members up to date on the latest issues that affect their business. The Association collaborates with local government and environmental agencies to promote and support the fencing industry – most recently in relation to the $100 million riparian fencing and planting initiative launched by the New Zealand Government. Fencing Contractors NZ partners with NorthTec to deliver the New Zealand Certificate in Fencing Level 3, a recognised qualification designed specifically for the fencing industry, and the only one currently offered in New Zealand. With this qualification, members can become a Certified Fencing Contractor. Certified contractor represents the industry’s best in the business and must demonstrate a proven knowledge of design and material selection, best fencing practices, business aptitude, and champion the highest levels of safety in the workplace at all times. Using a Certified Fencing Contractor gives clients the peace of mind they are going to get quality workmanship from a professional tradesperson. Members of Fencing Contractors NZ can draw from a wide range of benefits and services, and at the same time are supporting the industry and helping to lift the profile of fencing
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as a recognised profession.
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Members also enjoy belonging to an association of like-minded individuals, support from industry providers, regional association days, use of the Fencing Contractors NZ logo, attendance at the annual conference at a subsidised cost, and special deals from industry partners. Plus, four editions of the official Fencing Contractors NZ publication WIRED magazine are on offer.
members can find great employees
Members have access to ongoing support and business advice and are kept up to date with the latest fencing products, technical information, trends and developments. There are regular meetings held throughout the country each year that facilitate the exchange of information within the regions. Updates on regulatory, legislative and compliance changes are shared with members, together with industry news and opportunities, via the e-newsletter, social media or the quarterly WIRED magazine. Employment and recruitment
manufacturers who make the fencing
when required. Staff can also become Fencing Contractors NZ Employee Members, with many of the same benefits available to them, along with access to networking and training opportunities. Today, Fencing Contractors NZ continues to grow its following from all across the industry, from the product, to the staff who construct the fences and their clients. The Fencing Contractors NZ website provides a useful member directory where clients can search for a local contractor by simply clicking on the relevant region. To find out more about Fencing Contractors NZ and to join the growing numbers of Fencing Contractors benefiting from a membership, visit www.fencingcontractors.co.nz or call us on 0508 432 269.
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