Browns Rock Intake Re-Opened

This message is recorded at 3:00pm Monday 18th September 2023. The intake was re-opened this afternoon. Stock water should be flowing throughout majority of the scheme… Read More

Water Ordering App Issue – iOS/Apple devices

This message is recorded at 6:30am Friday 8th September 2023.   There is currently an issue with the Watermetrics iOS App not allowing users into the… Read More

2023 – 2024 IRRIGATION SEASON WATER UPDATE

This message is recorded at 3.30pm Monday 4th September 2023. Starting tomorrow Irrigators requiring water mostly for storage ponds, please place water orders through the Water… Read More

PENDING STOCKWATER SHUTDOWN

A Scheme wide shut down of Stock Water for this Wednesday 23rd August 2023. Water will be turned back on Thursday 24th August 2023. The shut… Read More

WIL Water Ordering and Text Notifications.

This is a friendly reminder for shareholders and farm managers to update any contact details for water ordering access and/or Text notifications for the 2023/2024 Irrigation… 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