FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Tuesday 20th February 2024.

This message is recorded at: 4:30pm Monday 19th February 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 41.5 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Starting Sunday 18th February 2024

This message is recorded at 4.00pm Saturday 17th February 2024 ECAN have set the flow for the Waimakariri River at 57.3 cumec for tomorrow and increased… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Thursday 15th February 2024.

This message is recorded at: 4:00pm Wednesday 14th February 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 42.5 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 2 OFF, Wednesday 14th February 2024.

This message is recorded at: 4:30pm Tuesday 13th February 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 44.7 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 4 OFF, Tuesday 13th February 2024.

This message is recorded at: 3:15pm Monday 12th February 2024. ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 50.1 cumec for tomorrow and… Read More

May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026

Preschoolers take the lead with innovative biodiversity project

A group of 25 Cust Preschool children recently planted 500 native seedlings at Jack Graham Reserve in Cust. The preschool is part of a seedlings in… Read More
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July 10, 2025
Georgina (Georgie) Woods
July 10, 2025

On farm learning key for WIL’s new environmental advisor

WIL’s new environmental advisor Georgina (Georgie) Woods is relishing the opportunity to work closely with Waimakariri farmers on their environmental goals, while being based closer to… Read More
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July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025

WIL receives $15.6M of government funding for irrigation storage ponds

Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) has received $15.6M of funding from the Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) for the construction of its water storage facility near Oxford which will provide a more secure supply of irrigation water for its 170 farmer shareholders. Read More
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June 12, 2025
Swannanoa farmers Brian and Rosemary Whyte’s efforts to improve the environment were recognised with the 2025 WIL (Waimakariri Irrigation Limited) Shareholder Excellence Award for Environmental Stewardship.
June 12, 2025

Over 2000 seedlings planted by award-winning Swannanoa farmers

Taking positive action to improve the environment while involving the community in their planting project has proved rewarding for Swannanoa farmers Brian and Rosemary Whyte who… Read More
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