FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Friday 19th January 2024.

This message is recorded at: 4:15pm Thursday 18th January 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 42.7 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 2 & 4 ON, Wednesday 17th January 2024

This message is recorded at: 3:10pm Tuesday 16th January 2024 ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 53.3 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Sunday 14th January 2024.

This message is recorded at: 3:10pm Saturday 13th January 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 44.1 cumec for tomorrow Sunday… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1 OFF, Zone 4 ON, Saturday 13th January 2024

This message is recorded at: 3:00pm Friday 12th January 2024 ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 46.2 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 3 OFF Thursday 11th January 2024

This message is recorded at: 3:30pm Wednesday 10th January 2024 ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 46.7 cumec for tomorrow and… 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