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...
Busing it to Fieldays for free
The first passengers of the free Fieldays bus service from Hamilton to Mystery Creek were dropped off right outside the...
Rural transport’s latest Evolution
Cycling through the Waikato countryside is more popular than ever, according to a recent council survey, and Evolution Cycles is bringing...
Schools consider cancelling trip to Fieldays
Schools have been ringing the Waikato DHB today to express their concern about measles spreading at Fieldays. Thousands are expected...
A mechanic, a taxi driver and a mini ark…
A green-tech "Mini Ark" has been developed by a taxi driver and mechanic who are displaying their invention at the...
Bachelors have a ‘speedy’ day
The Bachelors. Back row: Brett Steeghs, Michael Paton, Matthew Smith, Jimmy Bentham, Thomas Denhan, Jeff Peek. Front row: Josh Gilbert,...
Key opens 46th Fieldays
Key wields the scissors to cut the ribbon and give Te Radar’s locks atrim. Photo Credit: Adam Edwards The opening...
Xero showcases new “cloud”
Online accounting software company Xero has launched a new cloud based service at Fieldays to help improve accuracy of accounts...
Chicken man gears up for Fieldays
Chicken Man John Neal has been gearing up for what he hopes will be a busy week for his first...
Fieldays fun for PM
Prime Minister John Key arrived late morning at Mystery Creek and walked about greeting farmers and visitors before his midday...
Exhibitors want bang for their buck from Fieldays caterers
Exhibitors have high expectations for stalls providing food and drink this Fieldays. Hamilton café Hazel Hayes is excited to meet...
Exhibitors unfazed by wild weather
Fallen trees on roads and power outages in the Waikato have caused traffic delays this morning. A large fallen tree on...
Bad weather, it’s not over yet experts say
After a storm which saw trees down and power out across much of the Waikato, the clouds have broken over...
Agricultural fashion show celebrates 20th year
The Fieldays Ag Art Wear competition is shaping up to be the biggest production that Fieldays has seen in 20...
The show that keeps giving
Laurie Fawcitt says his rental car business benefits from Fieldays. The Waikato economy will benefit from sales long after Fieldays...
Roll up for the chefs’ show
Visitors to Kiwi’s Best Kitchen will get tips not only from Josh Emett, but also other foodies such as Helen...
Green Team on their way
What do Hamilton’s Rhode Street School and the annual Fieldays event have in common? Innovation. Rhode Street School is known...
Bachelor’s winning ways
Miles away from the buzzing city life you may wonder how a country bloke would meet anyone on the outskirts...