BROWNS ROCK IRRIGATION & STOCK WATER SCHEME RE-OPENED

This message is recorded at 2:45pm Wednesday 18th December 2019.   The shingle from the intake has been excavated and the intake is now back up… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE OF IRRIGATION WATER

This message is recorded at 8.00pm Tuesday 17th December  2019 Unfortunately, due to rising river conditions further single and debris has migrated into the intake blocking… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE UPDATE: Tuesday 17th December 2019

The shingle from the intake has been excavated and the intake is now back up and running at full flow. Zone 1 & Zone 3’s water… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE LOW FLOWS: Tuesday 17th December 2019

The intake is currently drawing fine shingle under the boats and blocking the screens, early this morning the flows have dropped off and will cause scheme… Read More

BROWNS ROCK UPDATE: Sunday 15th December 2019

The intake is currently still drawing fine gravels under the boats and blocking up the screens. We monitored the intake throughout the night and cut R2… 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