Friday, June 12, 2026

Nation Builders: Wilfred Field – A leap of faith P2

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For Wilfred Field it was a challenge convincing advertisers to give the young Nation newspaper a chance.

Fifty years later, the retired first advertising manager looks back with satisfaction and gratification and why he says he has ink in his blood. The Nation is 50 years old this month and we are celebrating all November.

In the short series, Nation Builders, we hear stories by people who helped bring the organisation to where it is today.

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