IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1 and 3 OFF. Zone 2 and 4 ON Monday 5th April 2021

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 48.8 cumecs for tomorrow Monday 5th April 2021 and decreased the water take to 36%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 2 & Zone 4 OFF Saturday 3rd April 2021

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 54.9 cumecs for tomorrow Saturday 3rd April 2021 and reduced the water take to 64%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Tuesday 30th March 2021

ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 175.0 cumecs for Tuesday 30th March 2021 and increased our take to 100% allocation. ZONE… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 3 OFF Tuesday 23rd March 2021

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 43.4 cumecs for tomorrow Tuesday 23rd March 2021 and reduced the water take to 11%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 2 OFF Monday 21st March 2021

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 46.7 cumecs for tomorrow Monday 21st March 2021 and reduced the water take to 26%… 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
November 15, 2020

School garden design celebrates Waimakariri River

A garden created by West Eyreton School for the Covid-impacted Grow Ō Tautahi Christchurch Garden Festival has been installed in the school grounds. Waimakariri Irrigation Limited… Read More
November 15, 2020

What is Te Mana o te Wai and how does it impact farmers?

Te Mana o te Wai underpins the National Policy for Freshwater Management announced in August and this concept which puts the highest value on the health… Read More