Fieldays 2026

What we're doing

This year our site design covers two key themes: Our strategic direction and the importance of resilience in the Waikato region.

Our strategy, Te Pae Tawhiti | Strategic Direction 2026-2036 sets a clear direction for the next decade with a focus on delivery for the period 2026-2029. Our map wall highlights our diverse regional economy spanning agriculture, advanced manufacturing, technology, renewable energy, aquaculture, tourism, healthcare and forestry.

Building resilience is part of our council’s everyday activities, with environmental, scientific, policy and technical experts working every day managing flood protection infrastructure, generating and making sense of up-to-date data information, protecting and restoring environmental resources, planning transport networks, and so much more.

You’ll find our stand is in its usual spot inside The Pavilion, site PE 36.

• We have subject-matter experts on site to answer your questions from good on farm management practices and pest control to erosion prevention and planting.
• Your constituent councillors will be there, so you can chat to them about what’s most important to you.
• Our Primary Industry Engagement team will be on site throughout the week to talk about a range of issues relevant to rural audiences, including farm environment planning.
• Our plant and animal pest team will be there to chat about species you need to look out for as well as tools, tips and support to control pest species around your property.
• Our Public Transport staff will be available to provide information related to the Waikato’s bus network and the Te Huia train. 

If you visit our Fieldays site, we’d love to hear your feedback about our customer service. Please complete a short online survey available on an iPad on our site or with your own mobile phone after scanning a QR code.