Hamilton drive-by voting initiative a success
Hamilton residents were able to cast last-minute votes on Saturday morning thanks to the Hamilton City Council’s drive-by ballot boxes....
Gemma Stanbridge
West ward council candidates support fenced dog exercise area
Hamilton dog owners have been waiting more than 10 years for the Hamilton City Council to create just one fully...
Lecturer launches 50th issue of zine
In a world of easily published online blogs one man is still cutting and pasting images on to paper. On...
Colombian delegation visit Fieldays
Kiwi dairying know-how and technology could be benefiting Central America after a Colombian delegation checks out Fieldays. The developing relationship...
Fieldays celebrates 45th birthday
Forty-six years ago, John Kneebone travelled to England and marvelled at the modern farming machinery of the Royal Agricultural Show....
Fieldays car thefts avoided thanks to latest police technology
Up-to-date police technology meant three cars left unsecured in the Fieldays car parks at Mystery Creek were saved from break...
Skateboarding dogs impress Fieldays crowd
Chelsea Marriner’s 10 dogs are anything but ordinary. As well as being able to sit on command she has trained...
Fieldays opening ceremony celebrates 45 years
Cabinet minister Nathan Guy and Fieldays President Lloyd Downing shared a pair of giant red scissors as they cut the...
Wednesday’s Kid(s) of the Day
Brathan Bolson and Quaide Bolsom visiting the Fieldays. PHOTO: Cheryl Ward Brathan Bolsom, 7, and Quaide Bolsom, 4, are visiting...
Art van brings Pakistani culture to Fieldays
Peter Grant educates Fielday goers with the culturally rich van. PHOTO: Lauren Bovaird The Pakistani culture has been brought to...
Father-son team show off invention at Fieldays
Bay of Plenty innovators have created a revolutionary product to help beekeepers lift hive boxes, and it is the first...
Pipe tossing competition tests strength at Fieldays
Everyone will have the opportunity to test their strength at tossing a 23kg pipe at this year’s Fieldays thanks to...
Mystery Creek gets 4G in time for Fieldays
Mystery Creek is the first rural location to receive a commercially-available 4G service in the country. Vodafone upgraded its cell...
Quinn Engineering exhibitors at Fieldays for 44 years
Fieldays is constantly changing but exhibitor Quinn Engineering is still going strong after 44 years. Eddy Quinn, founder of the...
Rural Bachelors crack on at Fieldays
The rural bachelors have started their quest for love on day one of the 2013 Fieldays. 2013 Rural Bachelors: Back:...
Fieldays 2013 opening morning in numbers
2013 Fieldays are off to a roaring start, here’s how the numbers added up on the opening morning. POSERS: Fieldays...
Minister for Primary Industries presents plans at Fieldays
The Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, gave a presentation at Fieldays today, explaining his immediate plans for his ministry....
No spills for Tai Poutini students
If you ever need someone to pour you a glass of beer, the students of Tai Poutini digger school will...
The Rosie Show teaches kids about dairy farming
FARMTASTIC: Rosie and the cast get the kids involved at Fieldays. PHOTO: Le Li Bringing music, dancing and entertainment, The...
Dobby looks for a ‘nice loving family’ this Fieldays
Dobby is a six-month-old Scottish Highland Calf looking to find a home this Fieldays. HOME WANTED: Catherine Atkinson poses with...
Kiwis and Irish a great combination
The Irish are here, and they’re ready for some good craic with Kiwi farmers. Six years ago, government body Enterprise...
Doug the Digger encourages children to read and write
DIGGING EDUCATION: Alex Munroe shows off his digging skills to Alistair McIntyre. PHOTO: Lauren Bovaird Kids are being encouraged to...
Brighter future available for farmers with cheaper solar power
The future is looking bright for farmers with cheaper solar power on display at Fieldays this year. SUNNY SIDE: Paul...
Putting Gumbi-Putt towards a good cause
Skellerup has put a Fieldays spin on the well-loved game of mini-golf. The company has replaced the average golf club...