Doug the Digger comes to Fieldays

Fieldays is not just for adults as kids flock to test their excavation skills.

Alistair ‘Mr Mac’ McIntyre of Whangarei, has brought his mini excavator ‘Doug the Digger’ to Fieldays hoping to inspire and educate the younger generation.

“It gives the kids a chance to have an experience they wouldn’t normally have a chance doing.”

Mr Mac, the author of the Doug the Digger book, travels throughout New Zealand educating kids through the book, its development and his life experiences.

He wants to make sure kids are ‘proud of who you are’, while teaching them the importance of balance through learning and having fun.

The digger gives the kids a chance to test their handling skills in a in a safe environment and encourages them to branch out and try new things.

“I make sure they know about safety before having a go and then we have a bit of fun.”

Mr Mac said he has always been a kinaesthetic learner and it is important to make sure that these kids get hands on experience, as well as in class learning.

“What I say is do a little talking and do a little doing.”

To test your kid’s skills visit Doug the Digger on I Road.