A better performing, longer lasting fence post that’s also better for the environment
Designed by a fencer
Built for a farmer
From plastic to post
Future Post is a Kiwi company with one goal: to divert as much plastic as possible from New Zealand’s landfills and recycle this resource into enduring, sustainable, and environmentally beneficial fence post products.
Made from 100% recycled waste plastic, Future Posts are as strong as timber, won’t split, rot or crack and can be re-recycled so will last for generations.
Suitable for a broad range of conventional and specialised applications, Future Posts are the smart, sustainable and award-winning solution that perform better, for longer.
New Zealand plastic recycled by Future Post
Why Plastic Posts?
Performance Benefits
Versatile & Durable
Won't rot, split or crack.
Impenetrable by water, frosts, insects and fungi.
Non-conductive - no insulators required.
Improves the visual aesthetics of your fence line — No painting or ongoing maintenance required.
Strong & Reliable
As strong as a timber post with additional flexibility.
Can be post-driven, cut, drilled, nailed, screwed, bolted and stapled.
All posts are a consistent size and grade.
High Density - strong staple and nail retention.
Long Lasting
UV stabilised for longevity — 50+ year life expectancy.
Stock don't chew posts.
Environmental Benefits
Environmentally Friendly
100% recycled waste plastic composition — no raw plastics used.
Diverts thousands of tonnes of hard-to-recycle waste plastics from New Zealand landfills every year.
Posts reduce risk of microplastics in the environment — 99.9% lower surface area than the plastic waste it comprises and is UV stabilised.
Future Post recycles almost all post-consumer soft plastics collected throughout New Zealand by the Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme.
Replaces chemically treated wooden posts
CCA Free — no risk of leaching of copper, chromium and arsenic into soil or water.
Approved for organic use — Bio Gro certified.
Avoids expensive financial and environmental end-of-life disposal costs for CCA-treated posts.
Re-recyclable
The ultimate sustainable and circular post — can be recycled again and again by Future Post giving the plastic a useful lifespan of many hundreds of years.
Future Proof
The ultimate sustainable and circular post — can be recycled again and again giving the plastic a useful lifespan of many hundreds of years.
Agriculture
Our posts are a popular farm and rural fencing solution. Compared to traditional CCA-treated timber, Future Posts don’t rot, leach CCA chemicals or require insulators making them particularly suitable for electric fencing, waterways and organic farms.
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Viticulture
Save $000s per hectare by using a 100% recycled plastic vineyard post that is highly durable to the rigours of vineyard life, and supports your sustainability goals. Learn more about our Viticulture solutions and why Future Posts are in high demand by other wine growers.
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Horticulture
The horticulture and organic sectors have shown great interest in an alternative post option that is organic certified and CCA free – and with good reason. Find out why Future Posts are a good choice for your horticulture business.
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Equine
Looking for an equine fencing product that is smart, safe and secure? A product that is not only extremely resistant to crib biters but also contains valuable "feel good factor"! Discover why Future Posts are the perfect choice for your equine block.
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Marine
Future Posts 100% recycled plastic composition is rot-free and denser than regular wood – providing a highly durable and long-lasting solution for marine and coastal projects.
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Lifestyle
Looking for a product that instantly looks smart in the fence line and garden landscaping while helping to support New Zealand’s environment at the same time? Take a look at the ways you can put Future Posts to good use around your residential property or lifestyle block.
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Community
Are you involved with a Council, Commercial or Community project that is committed to utilising sustainable, award-winning, locally made products? Explore the reasons why Future Posts are the ideal solution.
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Where can I drop off my domestic soft plastics for recycling?
Please visit Soft Plastic Recycling scheme to find the location of drop off points throughout New Zealand.
Need commercial recycling of mixed grade waste plastics type 2, 4, 5 or 7? Contact us via our Recycling Partners page.
Partnering with hundreds of amazing local organisations to benefit New Zealand
Join our growing network of recycling partners and become more sustainable through our plastics recycling programme.
About us
Future Post was founded with a Kiwi spirit of innovation and problem-solving. Fencer and farmer Jerome Wenzlick established Future Post with a passion for the environment and a breakthrough idea: creating stronger fence posts from waste plastic. This realisation led to Future Post's commitment to producing premium, long-lasting products that can outperform traditional alternatives.
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