Fencing that holds the line
Stock-tight, hard-wearing rural fencing for Waikato farms and lifestyle blocks, post and rail, post and wire, yards and gates, built to handle the land and the stock.
Woodney Contracting is a rural fencing contractor serving farms and lifestyle blocks across the greater Waikato. From boundary and paddock fencing to yards and gates, we build fences that are stock-tight, hard-wearing and set to last, matched to your land, your animals and how you work.
Rural fencing systems
The right fence depends on your stock and your land. We'll help you choose and build it to last.
Post & rail fencing
Classic timber post and rail for boundaries, lifestyle blocks and horse property.
Post & wire fencing
Economical, strong stock fencing for cattle, sheep and general paddock work.
Boundary & deer fencing
Tall, secure boundary and deer fencing to keep stock in and pests out.
Lifestyle-block fencing
Practical, tidy fencing for smaller rural and lifestyle properties.
Yards & races
Stock yards and races built to work with your farm.
Farm gates & entrances
Hung farm gates and entranceways to suit vehicles and stock.
Solid posts, straight lines, stock-tight
A rural fence has a hard life. We set posts firm, strain wire tight, and build for the terrain, so your fence stays standing and doing its job season after season.
- Posts set firm for hill and flat country
- Wire strained tight and stock-tight
- Hard-wearing materials for rural conditions
- Yards, gates and races to suit your farm
What affects the cost of rural fencing
Rural jobs vary a lot, so we quote after walking the line. You get a clear quote before work starts.
Fence type
Post and wire, post and rail, netting and electric lines all price differently.
Length & layout
Long straight runs are efficient. Corners, strainers and gateways add work.
Terrain & ground
Hill country, wet ground, rock and clay change how posts go in.
Stock
Horses, cattle, sheep and deer need different heights and wire layouts.
Gates & yards
Gateways, yards and races add materials and hanging time.
Access & old fences
Machine access and removing an old fence line both affect the job.
Planning more than one fence? See how to plan fencing for a lifestyle block, or read about our gates and entrances.
From paddock to finished fence
On-site quote
We walk the job with you, talk stock and terrain, and give you a clear price.
Materials & plan
We confirm the fence type and materials and book the work in.
Built on the land
Posts set solid, wire or rails fixed tight and true, gates hung.
Tidied up
Site left clean and a fence that holds the line for years.
Rural fencing across the greater Waikato
Hamilton / Cambridge / Te Awamutu / Morrinsville / Ngāruawāhia / Huntly / Raglan / Matamata / Tamahere / Ōhaupō / Gordonton / and the surrounding rural districts.
Rural fencing questions
01What rural fencing do you build?
We build post and rail, post and wire, stock and boundary fencing, deer and lifestyle-block fencing, yards and gates across the Waikato. We'll recommend the right system for your stock, land and budget.
02Do you fence lifestyle blocks and farms?
Yes. We fence everything from small lifestyle blocks to larger farms and rural properties, matching the fence to your stock and land.
03How much does rural fencing cost?
It depends on the fence type, length, terrain and materials. Post and wire is generally more economical than post and rail. We visit first, then give you a clear quote before work starts. See what affects the cost of a new fence for the main factors.
04Do you build yards, races and gates?
We do. Alongside boundary and paddock fencing we build stock yards, races and farm gates to suit how you work your land.
05Can you fence difficult or hilly terrain?
Yes. We're used to working across Waikato rural terrain, from flat paddocks to hill country, and set posts solid for a fence that lasts.
06Post and rail or post and wire: which should I choose?
Post and rail suits horses, road frontages and places where appearance matters. Post and wire is the lower-cost option for controlling stock across paddocks, and many lifestyle blocks use both. Post and rail vs post and wire compares them in detail.
07Do you build waterway fencing?
Yes, waterway fencing to keep stock out of streams is part of our rural fencing work. Regional rules and funding may apply, so see Waikato Regional Council's guidance on fencing streams and rivers.
08Can you fence a whole lifestyle block as one job?
Yes. Planning the whole property first, then building in stages, avoids fences that don't join up. Our guide to fencing a lifestyle block explains how to approach it.
09Do you do the groundwork as well?
Yes. We can dig post holes, form access and level ground with an operated machine, so the groundwork and the fencing come from one crew. See excavation and earthworks.
10What should I send for a quote?
A rough sketch or map screenshot of the boundary, the type of stock, any existing fences to keep or remove, where gates are needed, and how vehicles can get in.
11What areas do you cover?
We build rural fencing throughout the greater Waikato, including the districts around Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Morrinsville and Matamata.
Need rural fencing done right?
From a single paddock to a whole boundary, we'll build fencing that lasts. Get a free on-site quote.