IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Starting Sunday 5th February 2023

Waimakariri River @ 76.8  cumecs for tomorrow ZONE 1: ON ZONE 2: ON ZONE 3: ON ZONE 4: ON Refer to www.wil.co.nz for more information.

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Saturday 4th February 2023

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 44.5 cumec for tomorrow Saturday 4th February 2023 and reduced the water take to 16%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 4 ON, Friday 3rd February 2023

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 46.4 cumecs for tomorrow Friday 3rd February 2023 and increased the water take to 25%… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1 OFF. Wednesday 1st February 2023

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 41.2 cumecs for tomorrow Wednesday 1st February 2023 and decreased the water take to 1%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 2 OFF. Tuesday 31st January 2023

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 48.2 cumecs for tomorrow Tuesday 31st January 2023 and decreased the water take to 33%… 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