BOARD MEMBER Q&A: Janine Swansson

Business name? Bang It Fencing

Based in? Tararua

In the fencing industry since: 2000

Who is in the team? David, Jordan (Ridgetop) & Janine

What style of fence is your favourite to build, or what do you specialise in? Rural, Lifestyle and town! Always keen to try something new!

What’s the best thing about being a fencer? Getting outdoors across different landscapes creating, developing and completing projects. The people!

What project are you most proud of or have most enjoyed? It would be hard to choose – nothing beats improving the old, but equally, creating new!

What project has been the most challenging? Getting my own projects done, as I’m always out doing others.

What has been the hardest part of running a business? Allocating time for everything that needs to be done; charging our clients.

What keeps you sane as a business owner? (Apps, tools, tricks, people) People and advancement

If you could use one wish to make any part of your business better, what would you wish for? Unlimited access to new gear (you did ask!)

What’s one thing you would tell someone new to running a fencing business? Think about the people you can network with and get involved with FCANZ and NZFC.

Why do you belong to FCANZ? Simply the awesome people, connections and opportunities that come from this!

What’s for lunch?

Janine = Chicken

Dave = Mince and cheese pie

Marmite or Vegemite? Definitely Marmite (do ya remember the shortage?)

Ranger or Hilux?

Janine = Hyundai

Dave = Isuzu

Favourite tool?

Hmmm… does that question deserve an answer?

What do you listen to at work? Podcast or music? Music!

Favourite song or podcast? Brand New Day – Sons of Legions.

Published in WIRED issue 81/June 2026 by Fencing Contractors Association NZ

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