IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Starting Sunday 5th February 2023

Waimakariri River @ 76.8  cumecs for tomorrow ZONE 1: ON ZONE 2: ON ZONE 3: ON ZONE 4: ON Refer to www.wil.co.nz for more information.

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Saturday 4th February 2023

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 44.5 cumec for tomorrow Saturday 4th February 2023 and reduced the water take to 16%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 4 ON, Friday 3rd February 2023

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 46.4 cumecs for tomorrow Friday 3rd February 2023 and increased the water take to 25%… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1 OFF. Wednesday 1st February 2023

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 41.2 cumecs for tomorrow Wednesday 1st February 2023 and decreased the water take to 1%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 2 OFF. Tuesday 31st January 2023

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 48.2 cumecs for tomorrow Tuesday 31st January 2023 and decreased the water take to 33%… Read More

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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