Grab gumboots and head to Fieldays

• Published date: 25 May 2023
• Publication title: Guardian, The

After the one-off shift at the end of November last year, visitors to Aotearoa’s largest agri-event will once again be rugging up and battling the Waikato fog to head to Mystery Creek in Hamilton

Celebrating 55 years of innovation, education and globalisation, Fieldays continues to provide a platform for farmers, innovators and businesses to come together and celebrate the primary sector.

“We are thrilled to be celebrating this milestone,” said Peter Nation, CEO of the NZ National Fieldays Society.

“Since its inception in 1968, this event has grown and adapted to the changing needs of the industry. It’s not just an ag event, it’s a celebration of our rural culture and heritage.

“We have a number of exhibitors who have been on this journey with us for all 55 years and this is a testament to the values of the society and what this event delivers for the sector.

“In saying that we also have volunteers and life members of the society who have also been working tirelessly for 55 years to make this event the success it is and we thank them also for their ongoing support.”

Fieldays’ 55th anniversary is also a chance to reflect on the event’s positive impact on the our wider economy. With local and international exhibitors and visitors decending on Mystery Creek for the four-day event generating millions of dollars in economic activity for Aotearoa and helping promote our food and fibre to the world.”

Fieldays’ continued commitment to education and collaboration this year sees the launch of the Fieldays Sustainability Hub with support from the Environmental Protection Authority...