IRRIGATION WATER

This message is recorded at 3.20pm Saturday 25th October 2025. We are all setup to take irrigation water tomorrow. ZONE 1 ON ZONE 2 ON ZONE… Read More

WATER UPDATE

This message is recorded at 1:00pm Friday 24th October 2025. We are busy cleaning up the mess from the storm as I am sure most of… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE:

This message is recorded at 5:00pm Thursday 23rd October 2025. Due to continued rainfall in the catchment ECAN have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED FOR STOCKWATER ONLY

This message is recorded at 11:00am Wednesday 22nd October 2025. The intake was re-opened at 9.30am today. Stock water should be flowing throughout the majority of… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE:

This message is recorded at 10:00am Tuesday 21st October 2025. Due to continued rainfall in the catchment ECAN have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri… Read More

July 1, 2019

Global trip highlights New Zealand’s environmental progress

A whirlwind eight-week trip to investigate agricultural practices in the USA, Mexico, Brazil, the Netherlands and New Zealand has highlighted the active engagement of local farmers… Read More
May 29, 2019

Protecting resources drives new iwi representative

Being able to gather mahinga kai and improving the quality of local waterways are key issues for Kaiapoi business owner John Cooke. Read More
May 13, 2019

Creative mindset vital for sustainable arable growth

Third generation Cust farmer Roscoe Taggart believes that continuous innovation is vital for sustainable arable farming. Read More
May 2, 2019

Waimakariri Zone Committee seeks new members

Dairy farmer and farm environmental consultant David Ashby joined the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee to encourage fellow farmers to consider the environment when making decisions on-farm. Read More