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

February 17, 2021

Small steps boost biodiversity vision

Farmers discovered that there are many ways to protect and enhance mahinga kai and biodiversity values while visiting Waimak Farm in Eyreton last week. Read More
November 15, 2020

Biodiversity project sparks students’ interest

West Eyreton School students have gained a greater understanding of the importance of biodiversity while learning how Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) is helping to protect native… Read More
November 15, 2020

School garden design celebrates Waimakariri River

A garden created by West Eyreton School for the Covid-impacted Grow Ō Tautahi Christchurch Garden Festival has been installed in the school grounds. Waimakariri Irrigation Limited… Read More
November 15, 2020

What is Te Mana o te Wai and how does it impact farmers?

Te Mana o te Wai underpins the National Policy for Freshwater Management announced in August and this concept which puts the highest value on the health… Read More