Fieldays celebrates 55th year this June
Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event, is celebrating its 55th year with a return to its traditional winter calendar....
Features
Growing Community: The Vital Role Kaicycle has in Fostering Abundance
Kaicycle Urban Farm is re-imagining farming practices in Te Whanganui-A-Tara Wellington but their work goes far beyond nutrient-dense kai. Kaicycle...
A Quick Escape Down Centennial Drive
Highschool comes with it's fair share of stress, what students need is a place to escape to in between studies....
A Piece of Home, Away From Home
A community to lighten the work of others. The Settlement Centre Waikato has had a number of changes since it was...
It’s A-OK at the PAC
Amazing activity and aroha - life in the PAC. Travelling along Masters Avenue in Hillcrest, Kirikiriroa, you can’t help but...
Dress for Success – preparing women for the workplace
Dress for Success – more than just a new outfit Mary Silverton and Cathy Khourie are two of the team of stylists at...
“This position enables me to enable others”
Storytelling is at the core of anyone who desires to create. No matter the medium or platform, this social or...
Sam plans another rap attack
Supplied image of Sam Tucker Waikato artist Sam Tucker is planning a second assault on the world record for delivering...
The Tale of Tomtit Farm: One woman’s fight for food security in Matangi
Tomtit Farm in morning light, Mātangi. Papatūānuku takes longer than usual to shed her blanket of mist this morning. Through...
From paddock to playground: skate park gives people a place to go
The Tamahere skate park on a weekday afternoon. Since opening in 2019 The Tamahere skate park has been consistently busy...
Sweet treats become big business
After going to a few night school classes for cake decorating, Danielle Higgs found a love for the creative process...
Gardens back in bloom
A rose blooming in the Mansfield Garden. Photo: Kate Durie Work has resumed and people are back at Hamilton’s Gardens....
Hamilton’s Freedom Protest: A look at the signs
Yesterday, thousands across the country participated in The Freedoms & Rights Coalition’s Freedom Day, protesting New Zealand’s ongoing lockdown restrictions....
Who you gonna call? Tagbusters.
Tagging in the Fairview Downs underpass in October 2021. Photo: Kate Durie Hamilton’s Tagbuster team is back in action and...
“If you want to know about Islam, ask the people around you.”
Despite Islam being the second largest religion globally, it has often felt to be misrepresented by the Western media. When...
Are you in the ‘curiosity zone’?
Some of the year 1 Professional Practice class with guest Sam Cunnane and tutors Rebekah Harman and Cate Prestidge. Photo...
Fieldays Fun: One for the Memories
I’ve lived in Hamilton for 14 years and had not been to Fieldays once until now, at the age of...
A Race for the Golden Pliers
Fencing competitions have a sturdy history in New Zealand’s rural communities, and Fieldays offers an opportunity for the country’s top...
Naan-serious: From clay oven to your plate
The Address Indian Kitchen is one of the many businesses cooking at Fieldays this year. They have spent the last...
Ardern speaks to exhibitors at Fieldays
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden was at a Fieldays at Mystery Creek on Wednesday. On walkabout in the pavilion, she was...
Never Been Drenched
Malvin Forlong is a third-generation farmer and owner of Fernleaf Romneys, which is located in Taumarunui. Fernleaf Romneys sells its...
For the love of sled dogs, all the way from Central Otago
Founder of The Real Dog Equipment CompanyPhoto: Ricky Lam The family business founded by Rose and her husband Nigel provides...
A Haircut for your thoughts?
Environmental protection is an important part of New Zealand's future, especially for farmers. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is at...
Swanndri style a hit at Fieldays 2021
Swanndri checks were a fashion statement at Fieldays 2021 at Mystery Creek. These fashion-forward visitors not only looked stylish but...