Fieldays 2025

The story so far

Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event, opened at Mystery Creek with more than 100,000 visitors expected.^{11 Jun 2025} The event featured a record number of exhibitors, and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attended the opening.^{11 Jun 2025} The Rural Advocacy Hub, spearheaded by Federated Farmers NZ and Fieldays, returned to amplify farmers' concerns after a highly successful first year.^{12 Jun 2025} Organisers reported that more than 100,000 people attended the annual event, which featured over 1,000 exhibitors.^{13 Jun 2025}

Latest

Dozens of New Zealand inventors displayed new technologies at the Innovation Hub, including waterway-mapping robots and leather made from kiwifruit.^{17 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 11 Jun 2025Fieldays opens at Mystery Creek, with over 100,000 visitors expected and a record exhibitor count.
2. 12 Jun 2025Rural Advocacy Hub returns to Fieldays after a highly successful inaugural year.
3. 13 Jun 2025Organisers report more than 100,000 attendees and over 1,000 exhibitors at Fieldays.
4. 17 Jun 2025Innovation Hub showcases dozens of inventors, including waterway-mapping robots and kiwifruit leather.

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