Cory Jones: Restraining a Broken HT Wire

Cory Jones, along with his wife Chloe, has turned his passion for fencing into a thriving business.

Based in the Waikato, Cory’s rural journey began on the family dairy farm, where he spent his early years milking cows, driving tractors and fixing fences. Though Cory initially pursued a busy career in building - constructing everything from cow sheds to houses - after six years, he transitioned into fencing, bringing his construction expertise to the craft.

Today, Cory handles everything from seven wire boundary fences to post and rail, primarily for dairy farms across the Waikato and Western Bay of Plenty. His favourite projects involve post and rail fencing, where he can blend his building skills with hands-on labour.

Central to Cory’s success is his commitment to quality and efficiency. Equipped with advanced tools like the Revolution 180 Telescopic post driver, Cory ensures his work exceeds expectations. The couple also focuses on fostering a supportive workplace culture, a lesson Cory learned from his mentor Nick Terry, which helps them attract and retain skilled staff - key to the continued growth of their business.

Some of Cory’s more memorable projects took place at the farm we visited him on, [Puriri Pastures], a 140-hectare dairy sheep farm in Lichfield, Tokoroa. He shared how the terrain was a challenge, with different soil types that kept him on his toes. “We went from straight rhyolite to old forestry roads with lots of gravel, and then soft underneath. In addition, the back of the farm carries a lot of tomos, so you tap a post in, and it disappears underneath your feet with a big hole,” he recalled with a laugh. Yet, despite the challenges of the job, Cory remains unfazed, “I enjoy being out in the sunshine, working on the farm, and getting things done. It’s rewarding to see the progress I’ve made after a productive day.”

When he’s not fencing, Cory enjoys unwinding with some classic Kiwi pastimes: hunting, fishing, and playing squash at the local club. Family is also important to him. After spending time in Otago and abroad, he and his two siblings have all returned to live close to the home farm, much to their parents’ delight.

Cory’s business is versatile, capable of handling a wide range of fencing projects. “There’s not much we can’t do or won’t give a bloody good nudge at”.