IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 2 & 4 OFF Monday 16th March 2026

ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 48 cumec for tomorrow and reduced the water take to 32% allocation. Zone 2 irrigators… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 4 OFF Sunday 15th March 2026

ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 49.5 cumec for tomorrow and reduced the water take to 39% allocation. Zone 4 irrigators… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED

This message is recorded at 4:45pm Thursday 5th March 2026. The intake was re-opened at 12.00pm today. Irrigation Water Irrigation water orders will be confirmed after… Read More

WATER INTERUPTION UPDATE

This message is recorded at 11.00am Wednesday 4th March 2026. There will an interruption to water flows tomorrow morning for a few hours to ZONE 2,3… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED

This message is recorded at 4:45pm Tuesday 17th February 2026. The intake was re-opened this morning at 12.30pm today for stock water. Irrigation Water Irrigation water… 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