A fence post including a body portion having an external surface and a longitudinal axis extending substantially the length of the fence post and at least one continuous opening extending transversely across the body portion, the opening having a first end and a second end, the first end being located proximal to a first side of the body portion and the second end being located proximal to a second side of the body portion which opposes the first side of the body portion, wherein the first and second ends of the opening are connected to the external surface of the body portion via a primary slot.
