Boat 3 Update

WIL is pleased to report that Engineering North Canterbury (ENC) have 99% completed the build of Boat 3 (replacement for the aging Boat 1). Read More

Fernside stream restoration project kicks off

Work has begun on a collaborative stream restoration project with 15 Fernside landowners joining forces to improve a 1.8km waterway which flows from a springhead near… Read More

Historic find investigates water options in 1890s

  A report written in 1894 for the Minister of Mines investigating alternative options for getting water to the Waimakariri Plains was recently uncovered by Waimakariri… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: 6:00am Thursday 30th May 2019

Due to heavy rainfall ECAN have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri River. The intake gates will remain closed until further notice, this is necessary… Read More

END OF IRRIGATION SEASON

The 2018/19 irrigation season will end today Thursday 23rd May. For those shareholders who are needing water to wrap up irrigators or fill on-farm irrigation ponds… 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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