BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: 8:00pm Tuesday 26th March 2019

Due to heavy rainfall, Ecan have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri River. The intake gates will remain closed until further notice, this is necessary… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 4 ON Tuesday 26th March 2019

ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 44.3 cumec for tomorrow Tuesday 26th March 2019 and increased the water take to 15%… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Starting Monday 25th March 2019

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 42.4 cumecs for tomorrow Monday 25th March and reduced the water take to 7% allocation.… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 3 OFF Sunday 24th March 2019

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 44.2 cumecs for tomorrow Sunday 24th March 2019 and reduced the water take to 15%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 1 & 4 OFF Saturday 23rd March 2019

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 50.3 cumec for tomorrow Saturday 23rd March 2019 and reduced the water take to 43%… Read More

February 17, 2021
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
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November 15, 2020
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
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November 15, 2020
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
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November 15, 2020
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
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