A history of the New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays
Not one of us ever imagined in our wildest dreams that what we were planning in 1968 would end up this big, ever, let alone within 40 years.

How did it happen? Kind helpful people, many of whom have again given their time by recording this history for the benefit of all. We invite everyone who can contribute theirs or any stories, to please write or e-mail them to us.

If you see anything that needs correcting, please email rayfowke@clear.net.nz or write to:
Fieldays History, Villa 8, 200 Papamoa Beach Road, Papamoa 3118

This Fieldays History web site is sponsored by Vaughan Jones, author of 80 chapters on most aspects of farming, gardening, homes, etc at www.vaughanjones.info

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Introduction - Introduction to Fieldays History

Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the Beginning

Chapter 2 - Waikato Town & Country Festival Society

Chapter 3 - 1969, The First Field Days

Chapter 4 - Decisions and Planning

Chapter 5 - 1970, The Second Field Days

Chapter 6 - Mystery Creek Preparations

Chapter 7 - 1971, Mystery Creek Comes Alive

Chapter 8 - YFC Participation

Chapter 9 - Those That Often Toil Unseen

Chapter 10 - More Decisions and Planning

Chapter 11 - 1972, Getting The Hang Of It

Chapter 12 - Farm Fencing Competitions

Chapter 13 - Amazing Growth Part 1, 14 Aug 1972 - 19 Jul 1973

Chapter 14 - Amazing Growth Part 2, Aug 1973 - 24 Sep 1974

Chapter 15 - Amazing Growth Part 3, 13 Feb 1975 - 8 Mar 1975

Chapter 16 - Amazing Growth Part 4, 26 Mar 1975 - 12 May 1975

Chapter 17 - Amazing Growth Part 5, 12 Jun 1975 - 15 Oct 1975

Chapter 18 - Amazing Growth Part 6, 4 Nov 1975 - 9 Dec 1975



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