Government’s approval for a moratorium on water take consent applications for the Hurunui River demonstrates common sense in a case where no proper water plan exists says Irrigation NZ chairman Graeme Sutton.
Read more...Irrigation NZ welcomes changes to the Community Irrigation Fund believing the reshape will clear significant stumbling blocks encountered in the early stages of developing sustainable community schemes.
Read more...Irrigation NZ is pleased to announce a seasonal water allocation method is all go for Canterbury.
Read more...Inaugural innovation award highlights community benefits flowing from irrigation
Read more...Irrigation NZ has welcomed the review of dam safety regulations that has put more sense into the proposed scheme.
Read more...Irrigation NZ strongly supports the approval of national regulation requiring water takes to be measured as part of a wider programme to improve fresh water management.
Read more...South Canterbury businessman and public face of South Canterbury Finance Allan Hubbard was honoured this week for his outstanding leadership in irrigation.
Read more...Irrigation NZ applauds government’s selection of commissioners to oversee Environment Canterbury and fix Canterbury’s water issues.
Read more...The world’s limited water resources are increasingly under stress. The potential use for productive and non-productive purposes is severely restricted because of limited water availability and decreasing water quality. Ecosystems are under threat and climate change adds to these challenges that have far-reaching consequences for the livelihood of an increasing population.
Read more...Real life experiences of leading national and international keynote speakers are proving a key attraction to New Zealand’s largest irrigation industry event to be held later this month.
Read more...Irrigation NZ supports government’s decision to oust Environment Canterbury councillors and the consequent appointment of commissioner leadership to address Canterbury’s lack of a proper allocation plan and failure to progress opportunities for optimal water management.
Read more...Irrigation NZ is heading to Otago this week to meet with industry stakeholders and representatives in a move to better understand the region’s water challenges.
Read more...A specialist body with a total focus on fresh water is the way forward to create opportunity in a fresh start for the Canterbury region says the major leader of irrigation farmers in New Zealand.
Read more...The Prime Minister’s 2010 statement to Parliament today is encouraging for irrigators.
Read more...Innovation, discovery and achievement making a positive contribution, impact or benefit to irrigation is set to be rewarded by the industry’s national body.
Read more...I welcome you all to the 2009 annual general meeting. 2009 has been a significant and generally satisfying year for Irrigation New Zealand. Irrigation New Zealand continues to gain momentum as the nation's unified voice on irrigated issues, as a national body contributing a positive influence resulting in significant impact on water related challenges for all irrigated agriculture in New Zealand.
Read more...Irrigation New Zealand invites members to participate in an interactive workshop focusing on Automated Control Systems for Schemes. Automation is one of the key components to driving water use efficiency for schemes. Whether you're thinking about automation or well down the track with it, this workshop is a must. The interactive environment will allow questions to be answered as well as enable the sharing of valuable knowledge and experiences with others.
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