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17-19 March 2016Manfeild Park, Feilding

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More than 540 exhibitors, 4,500 staff and 30,000 adult visitors over 3 days.Secure your slice of the action by investing in an exhibitor site at Central Districts Field Days 2016.

17-19 March 2016Manfeild Park, Feilding


06 354 [email protected]

What is Central DistrictsField Days?■ CDF is the largest regional field days in New Zealand – averaging over 540 displays, using space equal to 400 average homes!

■ CDF markets to the whole of the lower half of the North Island rural sectors - up to Taupo and down to Wellington, from Taranaki and across to Hawke’s Bay.

■ CDF averages over 30,000 adult visitors each year.

■ CDF provides easy access for rural visitors – the majority can travel, visit and return home within a day. Visitors will arrive fresh and keen to update themselves on all that’s new for 2016 and have the “Best day off the farm all year.”

■ CDF encourages families to attend with free entry up to 16yrs.

Ag machinery demonstrations

National Excavator Champs

Rural lifestyle expo and food court

Vintage tractor & machinery display

Tractor pull competition

Central Districts fencing doubles competition

Major rural prize package including new ATV and trailer

And more to come!

SPECIAL FEATURES

“The best day of the farm all year”


06 354 0000Mobile: 021 222 [email protected]

17-19 March, 2016Manfeild Park, Feilding

Exhibitors tell us...Great set out of this successful Field Days for Gudgeon Pro.

It was a good business decision to travel and exhibit at this professional and well organised Field Days. Thank you Central DistrictsPatrick Roskam, Gudgeon Pro

Great success for Koast Limoncello. A worthwhile

event for any producer wishing to introduce their product to a large audience. The taste before you buy concept works. We were very satisfied with the sales ans support of our product and established new contacts for the future. Ingrid Chew, KOAST Limoncello

The Central Districts Field Days provides a relaxed atmosphere

for farmers and families in the central-lower North Island regions to attend. The wide range of products and services on display, the venue, the accessibility are all superb features that make the Central Districts Field Days a must-do every year.Mitchell, Pace Power & Air

Great show, great people, great event.

Dave, Dogmaster

Great show, great organisation, great commitment, gets better

every year.”Ken Lawson, Fairbrother Industries Ltd

Excellent, well organised field days.

Kevin Mayall, National Sales Manager ADM

Oringi found CD field days extremely well run, very

worthwhile with good crowds. We recommend CD field days.Gen Bousfield, Oringi (2007) Ltd

Great location, plenty of people, wide variety of products and

services - a good day out.Solis, Johne’s Management Ltd

It is always a very well organised, advertised and run show.”

Alla Kirkham, Grandpa’s Feeders

This is a must do event for us.”Phil Grant, NZ Natural Clothing

Professional, well run and exceptionally friendly show.

Always has great geographical representation and is well positioned as a really good field day to attend.Debbie, Revolution Postdrivers

Once again a very well organised Field Days, which both exibitors

and visitors enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.”Lynley Coffey, Combi Clamp Ltd

The ground staff and management have always given

us great support.Raymond, BBQ Gourmet

You are the best, very friendly, didn’t show stress, very helpful,

just the best!”Tineke Verkade, Homeopathic Farm Support Ltd

I enjoy CD Field Days because of the absence of tyre-kickers.

Visitors to our site tend to be genuine buyers and many do make the purchase when the time is right for them.”Clem Powell, Irri-Max Ltd

Experience the CD Field Days difference!

How We Connect With Our Audience

Central Districts Field Days Ltd | www.cdfielddays.co.nzPalmerston North (Sales Office) C/- Manawatu Standard, PO Box 3, Palmerston North 4410 | P: 64 6 354-0000 | F: 64 6 354 2412 | [email protected]

Auckland (Admin) PO Box 90741, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142 | P: 64 9 374 4762 | [email protected]

Direct Mail A detailed event preview showcasing our exhibitors, programme and activities will be produced and delivered FREE to 39,500 rural box holders in the lower half of the North Island

For all visitors attending the event we produce a visitor handbook. This includes up-to-date details on activities over the three days, as well as exhibitor and programme information.

Press and Digital We ensure that the event is well profiled through Fairfax Media’s print and digital platforms including, but not limited to, stuff.co.nz, NZ Farmer, Manawatu Standard, Waikato Times, Taranaki Daily News, The Hastings & Napier Mail, Rangitikei Mail, The Tribune, and Feilding Herald, as well as farming trade publications relevant to the lower North Island including The Dairyman and AgTrader. We also utilise our wide network of lifestyle magazines, including NZ Lifestyle Block and NZ Gardner.

PR and PromotionWe enjoy good working relationships with relevant regional newspapers, farming based publications and media in general to ensure that Central Districts Field Days maintains a high profile. We annually average over 350 published articles and photos.

We also use a number of other promotional tools, such as banners, signs, flags, and posters, placed in highly visible areas to drive visitor attendance.

TV Working with TVNZ, we run a comprehensive television advertising campaign to ensure that Central Districts Field Days is front of mind for our rural and urban visitors.

Radio Working with both Mediaworks and NZME we run a strong advertising campaign both pre event, and at the event, with live on-air crossovers and promotions to showcase our exhibitors, onsite activities and giveaways.

Visitor Prize Package Now a regular feature of Central Districts Field Days, exhibitors have the opportunity to be part of this much sought-after prize.

Website The official event website www.cdfielddays.co.nz is a hub of information - visitors can find up-to-date information regarding our exhibitors, activities, prizes, key partners and programme detail, not to mention some great shots of previous field days.



Answers to frequently asked questionsHow do I apply for a site?After each show we give all previous exhibitors the opportunity to re-book their current site. You can access our booking form on our website http://www.farmonline.co.nz/events/files/2550, complete and send. We can then advise what location would be suitable for your product.

When will I know which site I have been allocated?After our Event Manager, Cheryl Riddell, has completed the site allocation process, you will be sent a contract and proforma invoice with all details regarding your booked site. Payment will need to be made within 20 days from the end of the month, 7 days from invoice date, or immediately, depending on how close to CD Field Days the booking is made.

Do I receive an information pack?Yes, in November each year we send out the majority of exhibitor packs by email. This is an email with deadlines for jobs to be done and links to the forms on our website. Any exhibitors who have requested the pack to be posted will be sent this pack in January before the show.

Will I have power on my site?All stands within the Agricultural and Rural Lifestyle Pavilions have power included in their site. If you have an outside site you will need to order this separately. You can check your contract or the power form in your information pack to see if this has been ordered. Otherwise email our administrator [email protected] or call 09 374 4762.A power lead will be supplied to the boundary of your site. Do not plug directly into lifeguards (big yellow boxes). If you use extension leads you must ensure they have been tested and labelled.

Staff entry ticketsWhen your site has been fully paid, you will have an allocation of staff entry tickets. The number of tickets depends on the size of your site. We will send you an email to confirm your postal address, please respond to this email, otherwise your passes will only be available from CDF HQ. Additional passes can be purchased through our administrator prior to the event or purchased directly from CDF HQ during build up or the event.

What are the car/vehicle passes for?You are permitted to drive to your site to load/unload at your site on show days between the hours of 6.30am to 8am and 5pm to

6pm. To do this you will need to display your vehicle pass in your windscreen, with your company details completed on this. You are also allowed to park within the boundaries of your site. The vehicle must stay within your site throughout the show hours.

These passes are not for parking, as your exhibitor entry ticket will allow you into the exhibitor car park. However if these are clearly visible at the exhibitor car park, we can contact you if there are any issues with your vehicle.

Who can we get supplies from for our site?When we send out the exhibitor kit by email or post we have listed our preferred suppliers with links to their company flyers.

How do I get my company listed in the official newspaper and website?If you respond with your details from the information pack, your details will be loaded onto our website within one week of your response. If you have booked your site before the late January/early February cut-off, your details will automatically go into our official newspaper. We also have a visitor handbook which is sold at the visitor entrances for $2. Your details will automatically be entered if booked before the late February deadline.

When can I start setting up my site?We allow outside exhibitors to start setting up from the Friday the week before the show opens from 8am to 6pm. Inside pa-vilions will be from Monday the week of show and Marketplace and Taste of CD marquees from Tuesday the week of show. All displays must be completed by 6pm of the Wednesday prior to the commencement of the field days.

Will you have security on site?Yes, a professional security service operates on site nights from 5pm the Friday prior to field days then 24 hours from Wednesday the week of the show until Sunday after the show (finishing Monday morning).

Is there an exhibitor lounge?Yes, there is an area at the side of Headquarters where tea and coffee is available for exhibitors.

What time does the show open?The show times are Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday 8.30am to 4pm.





Can I get courier deliveries to my site during the field days?Yes, please ensure all deliveries have the address: CD Field Days, Exhibitor Gate 1, Kawakawa Rd, Feilding – Attention “HQ”. Please ensure you include your site/stand number and mobile phone number. They will be dropped off at HQ, then our delivery service will deliver to sites throughout the day.

Where can I park?We have a main exhibitor car park which is off Kawakawa Road, Exhibitor Gate 1, next to the entrance of the Manawatu Car Club. You can also park at the visitor carparks located off South St or the second entrance on Kawakawa Rd, please note there is no vehicle access to your site from the visitor carparks.

What happens if we have any issues during the show?Please contact us at HQ as early as possible. You can call directly into HQ or give them a call on one of the phone numbers in your newsletter supplied with your staff passes.

When can I start dismantling my site?The organisers request all participants not to dismantle their stand until close of the field days on the Saturday at 4.30pm (30 minutes after 4pm close). For safety reasons no vehicles, transporters are allowed into the static display area until 4.30pm Saturday for the dismantling or removal of displays. All Participants please take care when dismantling your stand.

When do we need to have our site cleared by after the show?Inside sites need to be cleared by the Monday morning after the show, as the marquee is dismantled that day. All outside sites are to be returned to original condition at the end of the field days. Sites must be completely cleared by midday of the Wednesday following the show.

How can we get the same site or change our site next year?This year’s exhibitors have the first opportunity to re-book their site in August for the following year. Any exhibitors that wish to change their site have second opportunity before we go out to the remainder of the database.

How do we offer feedback?Our next newsletter after the show will include links to our exhibitor survey. The team at Central Districts Field days are constantly working to improve the organising and running of our event and we appreciate you taking the time to give us suggestions to make future years even better. All feedback is valuable, and we do act on it wherever possible.

Do you have a delivery service?Yes, we have a team of volunteers who assist visitors and exhibitors in transporting goods to their vehicles in the carparks.

Please contact HQ to book this service. This is a free service and we may have delays at peak times.

Do you have forklifts available?Yes, we have forklifts and drivers available during build up and after hours on show days. Please contact HQ to book this service. Please note there may be delays during peak times. This is a free service, however if your job is longer than 30 minutes, we suggest you bring your own machine.

How can I access my site by vehicle?Please enter by the Exhibitor Entrance Gate 1, which is next to the Manawatu Car Club. Please ensure you have your vehicle pass clearly visible on your dashboard and passes for yourself and all passengers, to ensure traffic flows freely. All vehicles need to be stationery within the boundary of your site or removed to the exhibitor carpark by 8.30am on show days.

Is there good cellphone coverage on site?Due to the high demand for both Telecom and Vodafone networks both service providers supply additional booster trailers on-site during CDF, if you have any issues with either network, please advise HQ and we will make further enquiries with the relevant service provider.

Can I hand out flyers to people passing my site or put on cars in carpark?Flyers can only be handed out within the boundary of your site, elsewhere flyers will incur a fine and any additional costs towards the cleanup bill.

Can I camp on-site with my campervan?There will be no camping or sleeping on-site. This is to protect exhibitors as well as ourselves. There is an allocated area for campervans off South Street entrance at Manfeild Park visitor entry. Please enquire with Steve from Manfeild on 06 323 7444.

Can I leave early on Saturday?We are a three-day event, visitors pay to come and see all exhibitors advertised over the three days. We request all participants not to dismantle their stand until close of the Field Days on the Saturday at 4.30pm (30 minutes after 4pm close). For safety reasons no vehicles, transporters are allowed into the static display area until 4.30pm Saturday for the dismantling or removal of displays.

Can I use my microphone in the indoor pavilion, to attract visitors to my stand?No microphones will be permitted. Due to the sites being enclosed within these pavilions, this would cause too much noise pollution and could deter visitors from these pavilions.





2016 Exhibitor Application Form

Central Districts Field Days Ltd | www.cdfielddays.co.nzPalmerston North (Sales Office) C/- Manawatu Standard, PO Box 3, Palmerston North 4410 | P: 64 6 354 0000 | F: 64 6 354 2412 | [email protected]


Please return this form to Cheryl Riddell, Fax: (+64) 6 354 2412, Email: [email protected]

Yes, we would like to book space at Central Districts Field Days 2016.

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