ZONE 4 WATER INTERUPTION

This message is recorded at 2.30pm Tuesday 22nd September 2026. ZONE 4 water will be closed off at Wolffs Road siphon tomorrow to undertake some survey… Read More

2026 – 2027 IRRIGATION SEASON WATER UPDATE

This message is recorded at 7.00am Thursday 3rd September 2026. Starting today Irrigators requiring water please place water orders through the Water Metrics water ordering application.… Read More

ZONE 2 STOCK WATER INTERUPTION

This message is recorded at 7.40am Wednesday 2nd September 2026. ZONE 2 water was closed off overnight to undertake some maintenance and upgrade a control gate.… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED

This message is recorded at 9:30am Saturday 29th August 2026. The intake was re-opened today at 8.00am. Stock water should be flowing throughout the majority of… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE:

This message is recorded at 2:30pm Thursday 27th August 2026. Due to continued rainfall in the catchment ECAN have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri… 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
May 13, 2019

Creative mindset vital for sustainable arable growth

Third generation Cust farmer Roscoe Taggart believes that continuous innovation is vital for sustainable arable farming. Read More
May 2, 2019

Waimakariri Zone Committee seeks new members

Dairy farmer and farm environmental consultant David Ashby joined the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee to encourage fellow farmers to consider the environment when making decisions on-farm. Read More