Waimakariri scheme intake closed for 2-3 days

Waimakariri scheme will be shut down today, with the water flows from the intake expected to resume on Thursday. The shutdown is to allow contractors to complete the process of lining sections of the main race and disestablish the bypass water channel. Read More

Advanced notice for stock water race shutdown – for week starting 30th July

To complete the main race lining works we have a scheduled shutdown for 2-3 days next week. The exact day of the shutdown is not yet known and is dependent on the progress of the contractors undertaking the lining process and relies on a number of variables mainly favourable weather conditions to complete the works. Read More

Closure for Waimakariri water scheme

This morning the Browns Rock Intake will be closed due to the approaching sub-tropical low and severe weather warning in place, which is predicted to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to central parts of New Zealand. Read More

Temporary interruption to stock water supply for zone 3 & 4

Zone 3 & 4 will be closed for maintenance works on the water race along Wolff’s Road today. Read More

Temporary interruption to stock water supply for zone 4

Zone 4 will be closed for maintenance works on the water race along Wolff’s Road today. 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
March 22, 2019

Technology boosts efficiency and enhances environment

Making informed decisions using technology has created more productive land use for farms while reducing their environmental impact, according to Eyrewell farmer Mike Smith. When Mike… Read More
March 10, 2019

New fertigation trial will examine its effects on nutrient losses

A new project to trial the use of fertigation – which could help reduce nitrogen leaching on farms – is now underway. Pāmu (formerly Landcorp) is… Read More