When it comes to reliability and ease of use, the Waratah Longlife Blue 25kg coils are ideal for contractors who value performance and ease of use.
In challenging environments where access is limited and conditions are unpredictable, having a fencing product that can be moved easily and installed confidently makes a significant difference on the job.
Contractors across New Zealand are going blue, just like South Canterbury fencing contractor Dan Douglass, owner of Dan Douglass Fencing. Dan says the lighter coils’ weight are a major advantage when working in hill country. “The 25kg coils are great for New Zealand. A lot of hill fencing means you need to carry it in by hand, so if you can carry a Longlife Blue® 25kg coil in by hand, it’s great,” he explains. Dan also values the product’s consistency, noting that it performs reliably and remains stable in price, allowing him to plan jobs with confidence.
Another key benefit of Waratah Longlife Blue® fence wire is how it works as part of a complete fencing system. When used alongside JiO® Star posts and JiO® Clips, the installation process becomes faster, easier, and more dependable. As Dan points out, having the entire fence designed as a system means it is quicker to build while delivering long-term performance and protection for farmland.
For contractors, achieving the same result every time is essential. Dan says the quality and consistency of Waratah Longlife Blue® sets it apart. “I like the quality and the consistency of the wire. It’s always the same,” he says.
That consistency is echoed by fencing contractor Tom Evans, who regularly works in steep, rocky terrain where access is difficult and conditions can be harsh. “The hardest part of my job is the terrain and the weather,” Tom says. “I like working with Waratah because of the quality, it’s easier to use. There is no comparison between Waratah and cheaper competitors.” He explains that using inferior products in the past has led to dangerous situations, with fencing materials failing while being installed on difficult ground. “Longlife Blue® wire has that extra protection. It’s worth it in the long run, and it makes sense to use it.”
When advising farmers, Tom consistently recommends Waratah fencing products. “Farmers like quality, especially in hill country. You don’t want to be doing things twice if you don’t have to,” he says. Built for demanding landscapes and designed to work as a complete system, Waratah Longlife Blue® 25kg coils provide a practical, reliable, and long-term fencing solution for contractors and farmers across New Zealand.
For more information on Waratah products, visit www.waratahfencing.co.nz or call Brendon Crequer on 021 393 010.
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Published in WIRED issue 80/March 2026 by Fencing Contractors Association NZ
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