Waimakariri scheme intake closed for 2-3 days

Waimakariri scheme will be shut down today, with the water flows from the intake expected to resume on Thursday. The shutdown is to allow contractors to complete the process of lining sections of the main race and disestablish the bypass water channel. Read More

Advanced notice for stock water race shutdown – for week starting 30th July

To complete the main race lining works we have a scheduled shutdown for 2-3 days next week. The exact day of the shutdown is not yet known and is dependent on the progress of the contractors undertaking the lining process and relies on a number of variables mainly favourable weather conditions to complete the works. Read More

Closure for Waimakariri water scheme

This morning the Browns Rock Intake will be closed due to the approaching sub-tropical low and severe weather warning in place, which is predicted to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to central parts of New Zealand. Read More

Temporary interruption to stock water supply for zone 3 & 4

Zone 3 & 4 will be closed for maintenance works on the water race along Wolff’s Road today. Read More

Temporary interruption to stock water supply for zone 4

Zone 4 will be closed for maintenance works on the water race along Wolff’s Road today. Read More

October 5, 2025
Brent Walton

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FEP audit survey feedback generates change

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Students from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School and Christ’s College work together to prick out native seedlings at one of Eco Action Nursery Trust’s satellite located nurseries at Christ’s College.

Eco Action Nursery Trust donates 26 000 native plants to WIL shareholders

WIL shareholders recently received 26 000 native plants for on-farm biodiversity improvement projects thanks to a generous donation from Eco Action Nursery Trust. Eco Action Nursery… Read More