IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1, 2 & 4 OFF, Saturday 9th March 2024.

This message is recorded at: 3:00pm Friday 8th March 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 49.7 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Wednesday 6th March 2024

This message is recorded at 3:00pm Tuesday 5th March 2024 Although we are currently working through some discrepancy with ECAN on the irrigation restriction posting, we… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Friday 1st March 2024.

This message is recorded at: 4:00pm Thursday 29th February 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 34.2 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1, 2 & 4 OFF, Thursday 29th February 2024.

This message is recorded at: 3:30pm Wednesday 28th February 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 47.5 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Tuesday 27th February 2024

This message is recorded at 3.45pm Monday 26th February 2024 ECAN have set the flow for the Waimakariri River at 80.5 cumec for tomorrow and increased… Read More

July 8, 2019

Biodiversity flourishing through planting projects

An 11-year planting project on the Wells family’s 420-hectare Oxford dairy farm has uncovered plenty of practical tips on how to establish thriving areas of biodiversity.… Read More
July 3, 2019

Caution needed in nitrate water quality debate

Nitrate levels in Christchurch’s drinking water are not expected to exceed safe drinking levels in the future, Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) said today. WIL Chief Executive… 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