Government's loan to Fieldays // Richard Lindross, NZ Fieldays Society

In this interview, Richard Lindross, CEO of the New Zealand Fielddays Society, discusses the recent  loan from the Government to improve the infrastructure at the Mystery Creek site. He also shares about the increase in international presence in 2026, particularly from India and how the private business done at Fieldays is often overlooked. "Exhibitors talking to each other is the vital heartbeat of Fieldays," says Richard Lindross. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sector Outlook00:29 Current Support and Occupancy at Fieldays01:25 International Delegations and Global Interest02:21 India's Role and Tech Focus at Fieldays03:13 Trade Opportunities and Private Events04:12 Political Engagement and Media Presence04:41 Government Funding and Infrastructure Needs05:08 Future Infrastructure Projects and Water Resilience06:07 Energy Resilience and Strategic Location07:04 Community Resilience and Civil Defence08:03 Energy Efficiency Initiatives08:31 Leadership and Future Vision09:23 The Significance of Fieldays for New Zealand10:19 Rural and Urban Community Connection11:17 Closing Remarks and Outlook Resources New Zealand Field Days Society - https://www.fieldays.co.nz/ CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.