BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: Thursday 8th November 2018

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: Thursday 8th November 2018 Due to heavy rainfall, Ecan have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri River. The river is rising… Read More

Community asked for feedback on Waimakariri water recommendations – 25 September 2018

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee is seeking community feedback on draft recommendations for addressing challenges for freshwater management in the zone. Read More

2018 – 2019 Irrigation season water is now available

Irrigators requiring water please order through to water.orders@wil.co.nz or txt orders to 0275231295. Cut off time 3pm daily. Read More

Mycoplasma Bovis – Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd (WIL) Response Plan

In response to the Mycoplasma Bovis (M. Bovis) threat to farms and herds in the Waimakariri district, WIL has made a commitment to manage this risk. … Read More

Waimakariri scheme intake closed for 24 hours

Waimakariri scheme will be shut down this monring, with the water flows from the intake expected to resume on Saturday morning. The shutdown is to allow contractors to complete concrete works on the main race. Read More

April 21, 2025

Award winning couple building rural-urban connections

Oxford farmers Geoff and Rochelle Spark recently won the Cooperative Spirit Award at Waimakariri Irrigation’s (WIL’s) 2025 Shareholder Excellence Awards for their ongoing efforts to foster… Read More
April 21, 2025

Biodiversity event creates stronger connections

Closer connections were made between local government, environmental groups, farm industry groups and WIL during a biodiversity site visit event to WIL’s Waimakariri Biodiversity Project on… 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