BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED FOR STOCKWATER

The intake was reopened for stock water this evening. Thank you to all the people who have helped over the past couple of days with many… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE:

Due to continued rainfall in the catchment the Waimakariri River is on the rise again, this along with power outages and trees down across the district… Read More

IRRIGATION WATER INTERUPTION UPDATE

After yesterday’s high winds WIL has several control sites down due to power outages. The Waimakariri River flood flow also peaked overnight. We will see how… Read More

Browns Rock Intake Re-Opened

This message is recorded at 3:00pm Monday 18th September 2023. The intake was re-opened this afternoon. Stock water should be flowing throughout majority of the scheme… Read More

Water Ordering App Issue – iOS/Apple devices

This message is recorded at 6:30am Friday 8th September 2023.   There is currently an issue with the Watermetrics iOS App not allowing users into the… Read More

February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024

Narrow margin votes against Wrights Road storage ponds

At a special general meeting held on Wednesday 31 January, Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) shareholders narrowly missed reaching the 75 per cent majority required to proceed… Read More
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December 7, 2023
Dan Cameron and Swannanoa farmer Andrew Gilchrist at the Burgess Stream.
December 7, 2023

Creating a resource-rich ecosystem along the Burgess Stream

Over the last three years, 4500 native plants have been planted along a 2.5 kilometre stretch of the Burgess Stream which winds through Andrew and Peter… Read More
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July 18, 2023
Integrated Farm Plan (IFP) lead consultant Paul Reese discusses IFP outcomes with Swannanoa farmer Andrew Gilchrist.
July 18, 2023

Integrated farm plan boosts business structure

Swannanoa farmer Andrew Gilchrist has delved deep into the business and people side of his family-operated farm through completing an Integrated Farm Plan (IFP). Andrew is… Read More
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June 21, 2023
Penny and Gary Robinson have found that farmers using their subsurface drip irrigation system are saving on water and labour costs while growing more grass on their farms.
June 21, 2023

Underground irrigation trial boosts efficiency

Gary and Penny Robinson have received positive feedback on water use efficiency and increased grass growth from Maniototo sharemilker, Luke Jeffries, after installing a Subsurface Drip… Read More
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