Fieldays all week mooted

18 Jun 2026 • By Mary Anne Gill Share:

New Zealand National Fieldays 2026 – Day 2

Fieldays must evolve beyond a four‑day event and tell New Zealand’s story better to build resilience and long‑term growth, chief executive Richard Lindroos says.

Lindroos is clear the focus is on positioning it as ‘New Zealand Inc’ and strengthening its role as a national showcase for the primary sector.

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Visitors stream through the Mystery Creek site on the Friday, Fieldays’ busiest day. Photo: Mary Anne Gill

Photo from Day 2 of Fieldays 2026 held at Mystery Creek,. Photo: Mike Walen / KeyImagery.

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