BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: 8:00pm Tuesday 26th March 2019

Due to heavy rainfall, Ecan have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri River. The intake gates will remain closed until further notice, this is necessary… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 4 ON Tuesday 26th March 2019

ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 44.3 cumec for tomorrow Tuesday 26th March 2019 and increased the water take to 15%… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Starting Monday 25th March 2019

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 42.4 cumecs for tomorrow Monday 25th March and reduced the water take to 7% allocation.… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 3 OFF Sunday 24th March 2019

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 44.2 cumecs for tomorrow Sunday 24th March 2019 and reduced the water take to 15%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1 & 4 OFF Saturday 23rd March 2019

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 50.3 cumec for tomorrow Saturday 23rd March 2019 and reduced the water take to 43%… Read More

May 11, 2021

Information Memorandum issued for Wrights Road Storage project

On Tuesday 11th May, Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) sent an Information Memorandum outlining the proposal to construct the Wrights Road Storage Ponds to all WIL shareholders.… Read More
February 17, 2021

Oxman triathlon expands rural-urban connections

More than 400 participants entered the second Oxman triathlon held in December 2020 which brought people together from different backgrounds to enjoy the challenge of a… Read More
February 17, 2021

Small steps boost biodiversity vision

Farmers discovered that there are many ways to protect and enhance mahinga kai and biodiversity values while visiting Waimak Farm in Eyreton last week. Read More
November 15, 2020

Biodiversity project sparks students’ interest

West Eyreton School students have gained a greater understanding of the importance of biodiversity while learning how Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) is helping to protect native… Read More