It’s a bird, it’s a plane, wait no it’s a drone
Clouds might be the only thing filling the sky over Kiwi farms if drone manufacturer Aeronavics has anything to do...
Month: June 2014
Canine conservationists on show at Fieldays
The Department of Conservation (DOC) came to Fieldays this year to showcase how they are using dogs to protect some...
First-timers scoop Jubilee Award
Fiat Chrysler Jeep climbs muddy tracks during demonstrations. Photo: Michelle Corbett Fiat Chrysler New Zealand has won the Jubilee Award...
Traffic backed up and parking limited
Fieldays goers walk from the carpark to Mystery Creek. Photo: Geoff Ridder Traffic is backed up from Hamilton to Mystery Creek...
Kiwis curious about food-waste
Hungry Bin creator Ben Bell has made composting clean, simple and easy for New Zealanders. Photo: Rebecca Watson According to...
Robotic milking innovation first in New Zealand
GEA’s MIone is a beauty of a machine. GEA's robotic milker, the MIone. Photo: Craig Richmond The robotic milker is...
New Irish companies present their products to Kiwi farmers at Fieldays
Dr Sam Hoste, commercial director of Grassometer holds the Grassometer in his hands. Photo: Brad Roberts Grassometer and Major Equipment...
It’s a bromance for the bachelors
Fieldays Bachelor Brett Steeghs It’s been four days of intense competition under an unfamiliar media spotlight for Brett...
Two wins in row for young inventor
Young inventor Patrick Roskam takes top prize for his invention the Gudgeon Pro 5. Photo: Rebecca Watson Young inventor Patrick...
Police give meth a crack at Fieldays
Police Communications Manager Andrew McAlley shows some of the items used to make methamphetamine. Photo: Michelle Corbett Domestic violence, a...
Social media sells meat
The Carey family from Opunake are selling their meat all over the country thanks to social media and online shopping....
Radical approaches to pollution: when economics and environmentalism collide
When it comes to pollution we’ve tried the stick, says University of Waikato economist Professor Les Oxley. Now, why don’t...
Border patrol dogs on show at Fieldays
Quartz and Kendra are retired detector beagles and at seven and 13 years respectively these old dogs are crucial to...
PM threatens comedian with giant pair of scissors
What do you call it when the Prime Minister of New Zealand tries to cut the ginger locks of local...
Honey liqueur, pure gold
When Gisborne brewer Dennis Greeks started brewing honey wine and liqueur for his boss in 1999, he may have hit...
Limoncello – nothing sour about it
The Kiwi Best Kitchen houses all manner of boutique and niche food stalls. There are dried meat salesman, honeyed liqueur...
Dog team pirouette and skateboard
It is not every day you see a dog shooting hoops, dancing and washing its feet - but you can...
Awareness best defence against fruit fly
The Queensland fruit fly, a major pest in Australia, poses a constant threat to New Zealand’s horticulture industry. The insect...
Fieldays patrons sample Waikato cheese
Cheese lovers have had a tangy treat this Fieldays with an award-winning cheese company showcasing their products. Cheese lovers Sue...
Group raising awareness of rural domestic violence
Domestic violence group It’s Not OK has co-ordinated national resources for a Fieldays stand in an effort to raise awareness...
Meet the Volunteers
The National Agricultural Fieldays held annually at the Mystery Creek Events Centre sees New Zealand punch far above its weight,...
Katikati visitors at the Mystery Creek Fieldays
Katikati engineer Nick Flegg and his mechanic brother Chris Flegg came to Fieldays on Wednesday to check out the machines,...
What lurks beneath
The Mystery Creek lakes host a bevy of noxious swamp-things, according to University of Waikato pest management researcher Professor Brendan...
Woollen runners could be the next best thing
Four hundred hours of wear and the woollen running shoe still smells brand new. Science impact leader for AgResearch Andy...