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MEMBER Q&A: Kupu Lloyd
Business name? K L Fencing Limited
Based in? Gisborne
In the fencing industry since? 2002
How did the business come about? Started fencing for my dad went on to run my own business from there, done a couple of other jobs then returned to contracting in 2022.
Who is in the team? Currently have one employee.
What style of fence is your favourite to build, or what do you specialise in? Main line of work is hill country conventional fencing. I enjoy doing yards and rails as it show cases quality of workmanship.
What’s the best thing about being a fencer? You stay fit and strong without having to spend hours in the gym and some of the scenery you get to see is better than being stuck inside a building.
What project are you most proud of or have most enjoyed? Building a large set of satellite sheep yards and over coming the challenges involved with it.
What project has been the most challenging? Building a retaining wall in town on a challenging site. Limited space and having to drive 7m poles down 6m into the ground.
What has been the hardest part of running a business? Keeping up with admin.
What keeps you sane as a business owner? (Apps, tools, tricks, people) Being around good people.
If you could use one wish to make any part of your business better, what would you wish for? Someone to do my admin.
What’s one thing you would tell someone new to running a fencing business? Start doing NZFC fencing comps, you will learn so much from some of the best fencing contractors in the country.
Why do you belong to FCANZ? Gives clients such as councils, roading companies and Iwi groups reassurance that you are part of a credible association.
What’s for lunch? Small can of tuna, hand full of crackers, muesli bar, Up & Go and water.
Marmite or Vegemite? Don’t like either.
Ranger or Hilux? Have a Hilux but am trading in for Dmax.
Favourite tool? Stihl 660 post hole borer.
What do you listen to at work? Podcast or music? Music
Favourite song or podcast? I like a wide range of music.
Published in WIRED issue 81/June 2026 by Fencing Contractors Association NZ
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