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

March 22, 2019
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
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March 10, 2019
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
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February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019

Biodiversity boost proposed for Burgess’s Stream

Burgess’s Stream, near Eyreton, has been identified as a focus area for the first stage of Waimakariri Irrigation Limited’s (WIL) biodiversity project which is designed to… Read More
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February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019

Michelle Maginness tells her story

Eyrewell dairy farmer Michelle Maginness is passionate about bringing rural and urban residents closer together through understanding and communication. Connecting people with different lifestyles is vital… Read More
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