The German Pavilion at Fieldays 2026 Was a Great Success

The German Pavilion at Fieldays® 2026 concluded a highly successful four-day showcase at Mystery Creek, bringing together German innovators, New Zealand businesses, industry leaders, and visitors from across the globe. Returning for its second consecutive year, the Pavilion further strengthened the growing partnership between Germany and New Zealand in agritech, engineering, water management, and sustainable primary industries.

Coordinated by the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Inc. (GNZCC), the Pavilion served as a hub for business engagement, knowledge exchange, and strategic networking, connecting German exhibitors with key stakeholders from across New Zealand's agricultural and innovation sectors.

German innovation on display

This year's Pavilion featured leading German companies showcasing technologies for agriculture, water management, automation, and industrial applications:

Located at Site M14, right in the heart of the show, the Pavilion attracted strong visitor interest, with live demonstrations and technical discussions highlighting the growing relevance of German innovation for New Zealand's primary industries.

A first glimpse of the Pavilion at Fieldays® on day one is availabe here:

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High-level engagement

The Pavilion welcomed several distinguished visitors during the event, underscoring the strength of bilateral relations.
 

German Ambassador to New Zealand, Her Excellency Nicole Menzenbach, and Hon. Tama Potaka MP visited the Pavilion before continuing to Māori business exhibitors, highlighting opportunities for collaboration, trade, and innovation.

See pictures of the meeting here:

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also passed by the Pavilion, recognising the growing importance of Germany–New Zealand economic ties and the opportunities created through the EU–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

Watch the interview here:

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Networking and collaboration

A strong programme of networking events complemented the exhibition, including a business breakfast with the New Zealand Europe Business Council and the popular German "Stammtisch", which brought together exhibitors, Embassy representatives, GNZCC members, and industry guests for networking and cultural exchange. 

We were especially delighted to welcome #TeamEurope to our pavilion including:

• Lawrence Meredith, H.E. European Union Ambassador in New Zealand
• Nicole Menzenbach, H.E. German Ambassador to NZ
• Luis Sanchez-Vellisco, H.E. Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to New Zealand
• Betty Pavelich, H.E. Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji; Dean of the Diplomatic Corps
• Ard van der Vorst, H.E. Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the South Pacific,
• Jane Conolly, H.E. Ambassador of Ireland to New Zealand, Samoa, the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Tonga
• Patryk Balszczak, H.E. Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to New Zealand and Samoa, Ambassador-designate to Tuvalu
• Luke Brewer, International Trade Advisor at the Austrian Trade Commission

Looking ahead

Fieldays® 2026 demonstrated the growing momentum behind Germany–New Zealand collaboration in innovation, agriculture, engineering, and sustainability. Preparations are already underway for Fieldays® 2027, with GNZCC and its partners looking forward to building on this year's success.