ZONE 4 WATER INTERUPTION

This message is recorded at 2.30pm Tuesday 22nd September 2026. ZONE 4 water will be closed off at Wolffs Road siphon tomorrow to undertake some survey… Read More

2026 – 2027 IRRIGATION SEASON WATER UPDATE

This message is recorded at 7.00am Thursday 3rd September 2026. Starting today Irrigators requiring water please place water orders through the Water Metrics water ordering application.… Read More

ZONE 2 STOCK WATER INTERUPTION

This message is recorded at 7.40am Wednesday 2nd September 2026. ZONE 2 water was closed off overnight to undertake some maintenance and upgrade a control gate.… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED

This message is recorded at 9:30am Saturday 29th August 2026. The intake was re-opened today at 8.00am. Stock water should be flowing throughout the majority of… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE:

This message is recorded at 2:30pm Thursday 27th August 2026. Due to continued rainfall in the catchment ECAN have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri… 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