Prime Minister Chris Hipkins with Forestry Minister Peeni Henare at the opening watched by David Natzke, left, and Fieldays chief executive Peter Nation. Photo: Mary Anne Gill
Fieldays’ first winter edition with international borders open since 2020 drew more than 105,000 visitors over four days.
The event, which wrapped up on Saturday at Mystery Creek was blessed with crisp winter weather and blue skies for much of the time.
“You could feel the positivity and excitement within hours of opening,” Fieldays chief executive Peter Nation said.
The successful event followed a one-off November Fieldays last year which drew 75,000 people.
Exhibitors reported they had more traffic than in November, some celebrated high sales, others reported a keen interest to buy, though not necessarily to commit immediately.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and National leader Chris Luxon also had Fieldays appointments, and announcements, in their diaries.
The 2024 Fieldays will run from June 11 to 15.
National Party leader Chris Luxon talks to Cambrilea Weedspraying’s Charlie Lea from Cambridge.
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- Prime Minister Chris Hipkins cuts the ribbon opening Fieldays.
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- An aerial view of Fieldays 2022 with Tieke Golf Course to the left.
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- Waipa mayor Susan O’Regan with Hamish and Donna Lamb at Fieldays.
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- And the sun goes down on Fieldays.
