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Waterwheel Events

Farming Like Grandad 2026 over for another year. Despite poor weather forecast great turn out. Many thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors and those who dared the poor weather. This year had more kids rides, animals and activities as well as the return of exhibits of old and new farming machinery, axemen, stalls and pony club events.

Please check out and support our valued sponsors on our Farming Like Grandad Sponsors page. Photos from the event and video compilation on our photos page.

Open Hours

Working bee's

Working bees usually 9.00am - 12.00

Meeting Dates

Meetings at 54A Kawerau Road, 5.30pm onwards