BROWNS ROCK INTAKE MALFUNCTION: Wednesday 6th February 2019

In the early hours of this morning a malfunction of the intake controls occurred for 2 hours before we were able to get to site and… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: Thursday 24th January 2019

Late last night the Browns Rock Intake and other water control sites across the scheme lost power due to high winds. It was reported by Mainpower… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: Thursday 8th November 2018

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: Thursday 8th November 2018 Due to heavy rainfall, Ecan have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri River. The river is rising… Read More

Community asked for feedback on Waimakariri water recommendations – 25 September 2018

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee is seeking community feedback on draft recommendations for addressing challenges for freshwater management in the zone. Read More

2018 – 2019 Irrigation season water is now available

Irrigators requiring water please order through to water.orders@wil.co.nz or txt orders to 0275231295. Cut off time 3pm daily. Read More

June 15, 2020

Closer connections forged during lockdown

Fernside farmer Richard Stalker, who runs two dairy farms in a semi-urban area on the outskirts of Rangiora, has made closer connections with his neighbouring life-style block owners throughout the lockdown period. Read More
January 5, 2020

Inaugural OxMan triathlon attracts over 400 competitors

Over 400 people participated in a new long-course triathlon hosted at Geoff Spark’s irrigation lake in Eyrewell on 16th December. The event, which was sponsored by… Read More
December 19, 2019

Commitment to change lifts audit grades

A willingness to proactively improve farming practices has seen 89 per cent of Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) shareholders achieve an A or B Farm Environment Plan (FEP) audit during the 2018/19 season; an increase of 21 percent from the 2016/17 season. Read More
December 12, 2019

Sponsorship boosts Cust School’s agricultural event

Students at Cust School enjoyed hands on learning at their recent agricultural day thanks to a community sponsorship initiative by Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL). Read More