WATER ORDERING

This message is recorded at 12:50pm Monday 1st June 2026. If you are currently irrigating or are wanting to irrigate please re-order your water before 3pm… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE DUE TO RE-OPENED

This message is recorded at 1:00pm Thursday 14th May 2026. All going to plan the intake will re-opened around 4.00pm today. Irrigation Water Irrigation water orders… Read More

IRRIGATION & STOCKWATER RESTRICTIONS FOR INTAKE MAINTENANCE & INSPECTIONS:

This message is recorded at 11:00am Tuesday 12th May 2026. All irrigation will be restricted over the next couple of days. Stock water will be on… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED

This message is recorded at 9:00am Sunday 10th May 2026. The intake was re-opened yesterday at 5pm. Stock water should be flowing throughout the majority of… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE:

This message is recorded at 8:40pm Friday 8th May 2026. Due to continued rainfall in the catchment ECAN have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri… 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