Waimakariri River Restrictions Flow @ Old Highway Bridge (Recorder)
Water Restrictions Map
Current water restrictions
Latest news
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BROWNS ROCK INTAKE DUE TO RE-OPENED
This message is recorded at 1:00pm Thursday 14th May 2026. All going to plan the intake will re-opened around 4.00pm today. Irrigation Water Irrigation water orders… Read More
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IRRIGATION & STOCKWATER RESTRICTIONS FOR INTAKE MAINTENANCE & INSPECTIONS:
This message is recorded at 11:00am Tuesday 12th May 2026. All irrigation will be restricted over the next couple of days. Stock water will be on… Read More
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BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED
This message is recorded at 9:00am Sunday 10th May 2026. The intake was re-opened yesterday at 5pm. Stock water should be flowing throughout the majority of… Read More
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BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE:
This message is recorded at 8:40pm Friday 8th May 2026. Due to continued rainfall in the catchment ECAN have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri… Read More
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PENDING SHUTDOWN FOR BROWN ROCK INTAKE MAINTENANCE
This message is recorded at 8:00am Monday 4th May 2026. Given the river flow is down and irrigation demand is low it is an opportune time… Read More
