XMAS DAY WATER

This message is recorded at 9:00am Monday 23rd December 2024. Emergencies only will be attended to on Xmas day Wednesday 25th December. All irrigators wanting to… Read More

IRRIGATION WATER UPDATE

This message is recorded at 12.30pm Monday 16th December 2024. Works have been completed at the intake this morning. Full flow was reinstated at 11am today… Read More

RIVER UPDATE & IRRIGATION WATER INTERUPTION

This message is recorded at 6.30am Monday 16th December 2024. After Saturday & Sundays rain in the catchment the river has peaked yesterday at 240 cumecs… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Zone 2 & 4 ON Today Tuesday 10th December 2024

Works have been completed at the intake this morning. Full flow was reinstated at 11am today at the intake. Zone 2 & 4 Irrigators please turn… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 2 & 4 OFF Today Monday 9th December 2024

The Catchment has received 120mm + of rain fall in the last 24 hours and the Waimakariri River has just peaked at 340 cumec. The intake… Read More

September 17, 2018

Promising results from WIL biodiversity stocktake

Over 200 sites of biodiversity interest, along with freshwater mussels have been discovered during a biodiversity stocktake of land and waterways within the Waimakariri Irrigation Limited… Read More
July 19, 2018

Caring for streams requires practical approach

Practical stream management tips proved popular at a recent Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) field day held at Winston Gartery and Mike Brown’s adjoining Springbank farms. The… Read More
July 19, 2018

Efficient irrigation requires balancing act

Scott, who owns three farms with his family, says using a mix of on-farm knowledge along with hard data from his Irrigate IQ system helps him make the best decisions for both his farms and the environment. Read More
July 19, 2018

Empowering farmers – technology to meet GMP

Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) shareholders are benefiting from cutting edge technology to make irrigation decisions backed up by hard data, thanks to a partnership with irrigation software provider Regen. Read More