About Us
Get to know us!
Hughes Fencing & Earthworks is your locally owned fencing and earthmoving specialists, based in Darfield, Canterbury. We service the wider Canterbury region, offering a range of farm fencing and earthmoving services.
Our scope of work ranges from extensive high country properties, dairy conversions, to small lifestyle blocks and everything in between. If you have a project that isn't mentioned on our website, feel free to reach out and we can work with you to find a solution.
We believe that what sets us apart is the standard and quality of our work. You'll find our work is a true representation of our values.
Our commitment to quality
Working on many different farming operations over the years has given us a great insight into what works and what doesn’t when it comes to rural fencing and earthmoving.
We understand the importance of delivering a end product that not only looks great but most importantly functions well.
Customer satisfaction is something we pride ourselves on, we strive to approach all projects with an emphasis on delivering a professional, quality service while maintaining competitive pricing.
How we started
Hughes Fencing & Earthworks was born in 2017 out of a passion for New Zealand's rural industry and implementing quality fencing and earthmoving solutions.
In started at Lincoln University in 2010, however the Canterbury earthquakes put a small roadblock in my time there. I spent 8 months working for a Fencing Contractor down at Lake Tekapo, this is where my passion for fencing started. I then headed back to uni completing a Diploma in Agriculture and Farm Management. During my uni holidays I would work at Brooksdale Station and Flock Hill Station.
After I finished at Lincoln, I then spent a few years working on a cropping and dairy support farm just out of Hororata, ending up being in charge of the day to day running of dairy support side of the business.
Although I enjoyed my time farming, I still had the passion for the fencing industry, so when the opportunity arose, I landed a job as an on-farm fencer at Glenthorne Station. After two years there, I was promoted as the Head Fencer.
On the 2nd of February 2017, Hughes Fencing & Earthworks was officially born, starting from humble beginnings as a one man band. Since then, our team has continued to grow and we have invested in modern machinery over the years.
We appreciate every single client and the work that we are able to complete for them. Please reach out if you think we might be able to help you with our services. We are happy to tailor our work to your specific needs.
Our Purpose
We're set out to deliver quality, reliable fencing and earthworks solutions that strengthen farms and the development of land, combining local expertise and durable craftsmanship.
Our Values
Quality Workmanship
We take pride in doing the job right the first time.
Our work is carried out with precision and care, only using materials we trust. Built to last in New Zealand's conditions.
Safety First
The safety of our people and clients always comes first.
We follow best practice on every site, while ensuring we maintain the most up to date licenses and qualifications for our highly skilled team.
Reliability & Integrity
We operate with integrity and stand by the work we complete.
Our word and workmanship are how we earn trust, and we stand behind both. We treat your land with respect and ensure it's left spotless upon completion.
Relationships
We value long-term relationships built on trust and respect.
Our work is not transactional, and we're committed to working with you. We're also members of the New Zealand Fencing Contractors Association and certified Summit Steel & Wire installer partners.
Member of Fencing Contractors Association NZ (FCANZ)
Contact
Email: office@hughesfencing.co.nz
Ph: 022 044 7173