Business Rural Summer 2021

62 | Membership of FCNZ is steadily growing. Phil Cornelius on the right with Dean Ormrod from Bayonet (above). The live demonstrations drew a crowd. RURAL SERVICES » Fencing Contractors NZ • from page 60 to demonstrations and competitions, such as wire tying races. “The feedback from our partners was very posi- tive.” Bringing contractors and industry partners together had also provided great networking op- portunities, enabling people to share best practice and learn from what others were doing. One of the positives from the Covid experience for the fencing industry has been free access to primary industry training, introduced by the govern- ment in 2020, including the Level 3 Certificate in Fencing. Funding for free training is available through to the end of 2022. A Level 4 Certificate in Fencing has also been developed and is due to be offered from the start of 2022. FCNZ is working with current provider NorthTec to deliver courses to a growing list of students “There has been a lot of interest in the training and the whole fencing industry is behind it.” Membership of FCNZ is steadily growing and the industry is flourishing. “Even with today’s uncertain- ties, fencing contractors around the country are looking for staff and are extremely busy. Farmers are spending money on fences as is the lifestyle sector. Work has picked up and business is carrying on.” You never know what’s going to happen; we made our plans for this year even though we were not sure if we’d be able to go ahead or not – thankfully, we managed to pull it off.” • All Rural Fencing • Stockyards • Conversions, Pivots • Security Fencing • Post & Rail • Drilling, Explosives & Blasting CALL US FOR ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS With over 30 years’ experience in the North Otago, Upper Waitaki and South Canterbury areas Logan 027 626 4262 Accredited Fencing Contractor West Otago Fencing Ltd For all your fencing needs, including security fencing 29 Knowles Road, No. 2 R.D., Tapanui 9587 Ph/Fax: 03 204 8285 | Cell: 027 2866 576 Email: harris29@xtra.co.nz Grant Harris