IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 4 OFF, Thursday 8th February 2024.

This message is recorded at: 4:15pm Wednesday 7th February 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 56.5 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Starting Sunday 21st January 2024

Waimakariri River Flood Peaked today around mid-day with a flow of 380m3/sec at Otarama. It is likely we will have some issues at the intake tomorrow.… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Friday 19th January 2024.

This message is recorded at: 4:15pm Thursday 18th January 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 42.7 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 2 & 4 ON, Wednesday 17th January 2024

This message is recorded at: 3:10pm Tuesday 16th January 2024 ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 53.3 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Sunday 14th January 2024.

This message is recorded at: 3:10pm Saturday 13th January 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 44.1 cumec for tomorrow Sunday… Read More

October 5, 2025
Brent Walton

Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) Responds to Environment Canterbury’s Declaration of Nitrate Emergency

In response to Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a nitrate emergency, Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) has reaffirmed its strong historical and future commitment to environmental stewardship… Read More
October 5, 2025

FEP audit survey feedback generates change

WIL carried out an FEP audit survey in July for shareholders who went through the audit process during the last audit season. Shareholder feedback indicated that… Read More
September 15, 2025

Passion for data drives WaterForce’s new WIL liaison

Three months into his new role, WIL’s new WaterForce liaison Ian Hutcheson is enjoying learning more about WIL’s irrigation scheme in preparation for the irrigation season… Read More
September 15, 2025
Students from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School and Christ’s College work together to prick out native seedlings at one of Eco Action Nursery Trust’s satellite located nurseries at Christ’s College.

Eco Action Nursery Trust donates 26 000 native plants to WIL shareholders

WIL shareholders recently received 26 000 native plants for on-farm biodiversity improvement projects thanks to a generous donation from Eco Action Nursery Trust. Eco Action Nursery… Read More