Member Benefits

Fencing Contractors Association NZ offers a range of benefits and services to members in the fencing industry. Becoming a member means you are supporting the industry and helping lift the profile of fencing as a recognised profession.

Full FCANZ membership:

  • Belonging to an Association of like-minded individuals
  • Four editions of WIRED magazine per year – worth $90
  • Welcome pack with branded cooler bag, hi-viz vest, hat & other merchandise
  • Federated Farmers associate membership worth $499,  including free legal & employment advice
  • Regional Fencing Best Practice Days
  • Access to free business best practice webinars
  • Certified Fencer and Accredited Fencing Contractor industry endorsements to prove your quality
  • Annual Conference – subsidised by FCANZ
  • Use of FCANZ logo to show your membership to prospective clients
  • Networking opportunities with members and partners
  • Support from industry providers
  • Business listing on the FCANZ “Find a Fencing Contractor” website directory, helping the public find contractors in their areas
  • Free promotion of your business through campaigns driving potential clients to the “Find a Fencing Contractor” website directory – which is visited more than 25,000 times per annum!
  • Peace of mind for your clients through your membership in an independent industry body supporting the complaints process
  • Certificate of membership
  • Site Safe affiliation and 10% discount
  • NZ Trucking Association and 16% discount on the annual fee Membership Application Form Trucking NZ   – FCANZ Members ONLY

 Employee membership:

  • Four Issues of WIRED per annum (valued over $90)
  • Employee member pack – including FCANZ cap or beanie
  • Discounted entry to FCANZ Best Practice Fencing Association Days
  • Up to date information about events happening around the country
  • Monthly e-newsletter

WIRED Subscription:

The WIRED Magazine is New Zealand’s only Fencing Contractor magazine, with reach nationally and internationally. This is a unique industry-specific publication, full of relevant, informative and helpful information for Fencing Contractors. For those advertising WIRED provides direct access to decision-makers in multiple segments of the fencing trade from rural to industrial and residential.

  • 4 issues per annum
  • Up to date information about events happening around the country
  • Monthly e-newsletter

International Membership:

  • 4 Issues of WIRED per annum
  • Up to date information about events happening around the country
  • Monthly e-newsletter

Discounts and Preferential Rates

Members receive discounts on fencing products – these are often enough to offset the price of membership. Partners receive special offers and discounted advertising rates on our website, and in Wired magazine. FCANZ fosters close relationships with affiliated industry bodies such as Federated Farmers to give members all the benefits of being a member of Federated Farmer (worth $400), as well as group purchasing opportunities and fuel discounts. This great opportunity also enables our members to access employment and contract templates.

Advocacy and Advice

By representing all members of the fencing community as a collective, we keep each of our member’s up-to-date on the latest issues that affect the way you do business. We provide members with free advice on regulatory, legislative and compliance issues.

Leadership and Governance

We provide ongoing support and business advice, including issues around costs and pricing, to ultimately increase net profit for our members.

Research and Information

We keep our members in touch with the latest fencing products, technical information, trends and developments – with access to best practice guidelines, templates and codes of practice. We also provide access to NZQA knowledge and learning opportunities, as well as providing employment and recruitment opportunities so that members can find great employees when required.

Business Development

We host a variety of informative and networking events throughout the year.  Our annual conference is subsidised for members and Fencing Best Practice Days provide information on new fencing techniques, health & safety, product feedback, pricing and technical information. As well as networking opportunities to share information and help grow your business. We also have developed a fencing calculator and boundary fencing template these are available for our members to use in their businesses. Our annual conference is subsidised for members and Fencing Best Practice Days provide information on

Member Communications

We provide regular updates on changes to the fencing industry, including regulatory and compliance changes. All members receive copies of the Wired magazine, the official quarterly publication of FCANZ and monthly e-newsletters. All Fencing Contractors are also listed on the FCANZ website. We also have a Facebook page and a monthly e-newsletter to keep members and partners up to date.

For more info on the great benefits of being an FCANZ member or partner, contact us.

 

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