RIVER UPDATE

This message is recorded at midmorning Friday 6th December 2019. We attempted to enter the river to clear shingle from the intake this morning with the… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED FOR ESSENTIAL STOCKWATER

This message is recorded at midday Wednesday 4th December 2019. The rain eased slightly overnight and the Waimakariri River flow at the gorge is 560cumecs. A… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: 11:00pm Monday 2nd December 2019

Due to continued rainfall in the catchment ECAN have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri River. The Water Scheme intake gates will remain closed until… Read More

WAIMAKARIRI WATER SCHEME RE-OPENED

Browns rock intake was re-opened Monday afternoon 18th November 2019. Please allow some time for the flows to resume. Please review your orders before 3pm Monday… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: 7:00pm Saturday 16th November 2019

Due to continued rainfall in the catchment ECAN have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri River. The Water Scheme intake gates will remain closed until… Read More

October 5, 2025
Brent Walton
October 5, 2025

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
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October 5, 2025
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
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September 15, 2025
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
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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.
September 15, 2025

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
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