STOCK WATER CLOSURE FOR MAINTENANCE ZONE 2 – Thursday 21st February 2018

Zone 2 was closed this morning for emergency maintenance works on a Main Race culvert. Water was turned off for 4 hours to undertake the works… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Wednesday 20th February 2019

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 38.9 cumec for tomorrow Wednesday 20th February 2019 and reduced our take to 0% allocation.… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1 OFF Tuesday 19th February 2019

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 45.7 cumec for tomorrow Tuesday 19th February 2019 and reduced the water take to 22%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1 & Zone 3 On Monday 18th February 2019

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 51.3 cumec for tomorrow Monday 18th February 2019 and increased the water take to 47%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1 ON Sunday 17th February 2019

Due to some rain in the catchment Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 48.8 cumec for tomorrow Sunday 17th February 2019… Read More

March 19, 2025
Rochelle & Geoff

Awards recognise outstanding Waimakariri farmers

Waimakariri farmers who have excelled in environmental stewardship, technological innovation and cooperative spirit were recognised at the inaugural Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) Shareholder Excellence Awards held… Read More
March 16, 2025

Valuable insights from sustainable loans event

Farm asset purchases and projects eligible for sustainable lending along with audit and reporting requirements were key topics discussed at a sustainable finance event for WIL… Read More
March 16, 2025

Native seedlings ready for schools

WIL’s biodiversity project lead Dan Cameron has finished the propagation of native seedlings for schools participating in the biodiversity project. Swannanoa and West Eyreton schools and… Read More
December 19, 2024

Passion for horses leads to successful business

Growing up on a Cust dairy and sheep farm, Laura’s goal of having her own farm was clear in her mind from an early age. “From… Read More