New Zealand’s biggest starlet, Flossie the lamb
Would you save Flossie the lamb or the STIHL chainsaw? It is up to the public to choose. Starlet Flossie...
Year: 2014
Quad bike safety a ‘world first’
AG-Tech’s Lifeguard is back at Fieldays with its award winning roll bar technology. After winning the “Innovation of the Year”...
Fencing battle all in the family
The Golden Pliers Singles championship saw a battle of father and son Shane and Tony Bouskill on Thursday. In a...
Winery promotes tasting
A Rotorua-based winery is enjoying success at its first year attending Fieldays. Sean and Jo Beer, owners of Volcanic Hills...
Farmer safety disguised by wheel of misfortune
PowerCo have done something different to draw the crowd at their seventh Fieldays exhibit this year. They have used a...
Smart Feeder offers green alternative
Ecoland’s Smart Feeder offers a new alternative to harmful pest control. The automated bait delivery device works with possum behaviour...
Land your dream job
The Land Your Dream Job campaign was launched by NZX Agri at Fieldays this week and aims to raise awareness...
Te Kuiti butcher teaches crowds to waste not
The Te Kuiti Meat Processors showed Fieldays punters how to get the most from a lamb carcass while still producing...
IHC Scheme improves lives
IHC hopes to receive 100 pledges before Fieldays ends. IHC and PGG Wrightson are working together to raise money...
Chips fly for charity
Three of New Zealand’s top chainsaw carvers have been put to the test for charity as a part of Stihl...
V8 chainsaw an Aussie ripper
An Australian man is impressed by the reception from Kiwis for his unique invention. David Burder sourced a V8 engine...
Road safety message brought to Fieldays
New Zealand Transport Agency is back at Fieldays for its seventh year to promote safety on all roads, from rural...
Australian Rural Bachelor not just a stud
As they assembled on the Village Green stage early Wednesday morning, the Fieldays 2014 Rural Bachelor of the Year competitors...
Men in aprons serve tea and scones
The Rural Bachelors with their lucky dates. Photo: Luke Smeith The rural bachelors showed their softer side today...
Everything is “all good” – Police update
Waikato police are urging the public to be conscious of their belongings at Fieldays as reports of stolen property continue...
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...
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...