16/06/2026
As the dust settles on Fieldays 2026 and we have a moment to reflect, we want to say thank you.
Over four incredible days, the Hauora Taiwhenua Health & Wellbeing Hub welcomed thousands of visitors through its doors for health checks, wellbeing advice, conversations, challenges, and plenty of laughs along the way.
A huge thank you to our future rural health workforce – the Waikato University nursing students, supported by Leanne Ryan, University of Waikato Bachelor of Nursing Programme Coordinator; the University of Auckland Rural Medical Immersion Programme (RMIP) students, supported by Dr Dinesha Kumarawansa and Dr Alex Macleod; and our SoRHA medical students who joined us on Saturday. Your enthusiasm, professionalism, and willingness to engage with Fieldays visitors helped make the Hub a welcoming and valuable experience.
We are also grateful to Helen MacGregor, Dr Becks Doran, Dr Sarah Clarke, Colin Hannah, and the Rural Support Trust team for generously sharing your expertise, supporting health checks, and helping connect visitors with the advice and support they needed throughout the event.
A huge thanks to Mobile Health Group, whose incredible work brings the Health Hub to life. From planning and logistics through to delivery on the ground, their team works tirelessly behind the scenes to create a space where rural New Zealanders can access free health checks, wellbeing advice, and important health conversations. We simply couldn't do it without them.
We also extend our thanks to the Fieldays team for providing a platform to connect with rural New Zealand at one of the country's most iconic events.
Together, we had hundreds of meaningful conversations, encouraged people to take positive steps for their health, and reinforced the importance of accessible healthcare for rural communities.
Until next year, thank you for helping make Fieldays 2026 such a success.
