BROWNS ROCK INTAKE & STOCKWATER CLOSURE:

This message is recorded at 9:00am Saturday 29th May 2021. Due to a severe rainfall forecast in the Waimakariri, flood warnings are in place. Some parts… Read More

ZONE 4 STOCK WATER CLOSURE

Maintenance works are being undertaken in ZONE 4 on Friday 28th May 2021. Water will be turned off early tomorrow morning and resume on Friday evening.

END OF IRRIGATION SEASON

The 2020/2021 irrigation season will end today, Friday 14th May. For those shareholders who are needing water to wrap up irrigators or continue to fill on-farm… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone’s 1, 2 & 4 ON Friday 7th May 2021

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 43.3 cumecs for tomorrow Friday 7th May 2021 and increased the water take to 11%… Read More

WAIMAKARIRI RIVER UPDATE & PENDING IRRIGATION SHUTDOWN

The ECAN river restriction is currently at 13% allocation and it is likely we will near a full restriction posting for tomorrow, we will update this… Read More

September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019

Irrigation lake provides recreational and environmental benefits

An Eyrewell irrigation lake has been transformed into an attractive recreational resort with riparian planting increasing biodiversity and providing habitat for native birds. Read More
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September 1, 2019
September 1, 2019

Boat 3 Installation Complete

Last week a team from Smiths Cranes, Engineering North Canterbury and WIL completed the installation of the new boat (aka Boat 3) at the Browns Rock… Read More
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July 8, 2019
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
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July 3, 2019
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
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