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

| Members of Fencing Contractors NZ have access to a wide range of benefits, including qualifications and leading industry advice.

as a recognised profession. 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 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 opportunities are also shared so that members can find great employees 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 manufacturers who make the fencing 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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Whether you’re keeping them in or keeping them

out, Summit Steel & Wire keep you right on top of all your wire fencing needs.

Manufactured in New Zealand from premium steel, Summit Steel & Wire is an industry leader in agricultural wire products. Made to endure New Zealand’s harshest conditions, Summit’s commitment to quality and innovation has seen them grow into the largest domestic wire fencing manufacturer and a significant player in the world market.

The demand for fencing is growing rapidly through new government regulations, shovel ready projects and major sheep, deer, dairy and vineyard developments. As an industry leader, Summit has identified a growing issue in the domestic fencing market. Demand is being met by an increase in cost inputs for farmers and developers through labour shortages and increased physical labour intensity. To counter this growing imbalance Summit has researched national and international markets to identify the right innovative equipment that will relieve the kiwi farmer of the forever growing demand of fencing projects.

Summit is proud to announce the introduction of its Preferred Installer Program. This program will pair New Zealand’s top fencing contractors with the best installation machinery from around the world. Beginning with the innovative European Payout Machines, Preferred Installers will now be able to attach Summit manufactured 500m netting rolls directly onto any fence line. “Using our Payout Machine has proven to be a big time saver for us. We’re now installing our netting in less than half the time than before; big rolls, less joins and no more lugging them up hills!” - Nick Terry, Custom Fencing, Otago

Keep an eye out in the coming months for Summit Preferred Installers visiting your local Farmlands branch. The knowledge of these highly trained field experts, accompanied by quality wire products and world class installation kits must be considered for your next fencing project.