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IAF marks new era for community irrigation development
Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 1:58 pm | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ welcomes government’s “open for business” status of the Irrigation Acceleration Fund (IAF), marking a new era of community irrigation infrastructure development in New Zealand. More >>
Irrigation Workshops Aim to Make Water Pay
Friday, 1 July 2011, 3:11 pm | Irrigation NZ
Two free irrigation workshops are being held in Hawke’s Bay next week [on Wednesday 6 July] to expand local irrigators’ knowledge of irrigation scheduling and efficiency. More >>
Irrigation NZ hits the road to make irrigation pay
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 3:28 pm | Irrigation NZ
With ever increasing expectation for effective and efficient use of water the need to make irrigation pay has never been greater. Today effective and efficient irrigation is a requirement not an option, and one of the easiest ways to achieve this is to ... More >>
IrrigationNZ welcomes support for irrigation development
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 9:46 am | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ welcomes the government’s move to lift investment in irrigation as part of its fresh water policy package announced today, recognising the importance of the future upgrade and development of irrigation in New Zealand. More >>
Recognition for NZ’s first certified irrigation designer
Friday, 29 April 2011, 1:47 pm | Irrigation NZ
New Zealand’s first certified irrigation designer has been recognised by IrrigationNZ. Peter Gant has been awarded the National Certificate in Irrigation Design making him the first certified designer to complete the assessment process through the irrigation ... More >>
IrrigationNZ champions water meter installation
Friday, 1 April 2011, 9:34 am | Irrigation NZ
Service providers are urged to ‘get accredited’ as part of implementation of the national regulation for water measuring and reporting. More >>
IrrigationNZ champions water meter installation
Friday, 1 April 2011, 9:34 am | Irrigation NZ
Service providers are urged to ‘get accredited’ as part of implementation of the national regulation for water measuring and reporting. More >>
IrrigationNZ applauds decision to withdraw
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 10:37 am | Irrigation NZ
The decision by recreational groups to withdraw their application for a Water Conservation Order on the Hurunui River has been applauded by Irrigation New Zealand. The New Zealand and North Canterbury Fish and Game Councils, and Whitewater NZ have withdrawn ... More >>
Drought highlights urgent need for water storage
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 10:45 am | Irrigation NZ
Reliable irrigation is the way forward to ensure sustainable and resilient communities says Irrigation NZ as it highlights the urgent need for nationwide water storage. More >>
Irrigation knowledge centre goes live
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 3:31 pm | Irrigation NZ
Accessed either through the Irrigation NZ website www.irrigationnz.co.nz or directly at www.irrigationefficiency.co.nz , the centre will act as the cross sector host for reports and information currently held by a myriad of different groups, including ... More >>
Irrigators issue word of warning on moratorium
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 12:01 pm | Irrigation NZ
The decision by Environment Canterbury Commissioners to impose a moratorium on the Waiau River catchment makes sense, but it comes with a word of warning from the national body representing irrigation interests in New Zealand. While supporting the concept, ... More >>
Irrigators' commitment to water management
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 10:04 am | Irrigation NZ
Water measurement is consistent with the future direction of the irrigation industry. As from November 10, 2010, national regulation will involve some on-farm changes, and consequently additional costs, for many farmers In order to optimise water management ... More >>
Water workshop on mandatory measuring
Friday, 15 October 2010, 12:55 pm | Irrigation NZ
The challenges and opportunities of water measurement will be the focus of an IrrigationNZ workshop to be held at Methven next week. More >>
Irrigation NZ hits the road to make irrigation pay
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 10:58 am | Irrigation NZ
With increasing expectancy for efficient use of water, the need to make irrigation pay has never been greater. Today efficient irrigation is a requirement not an option. More >>
IrrigationNZ urges post EQ check on irrigation
Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 3:55 pm | Irrigation NZ
With the extent of damage to irrigation wells, pipelines and systems yet to be fully revealed in the wake of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Canterbury at the weekend, IrrigationNZ cautions farmers to take extreme care. More >>
Moratorium demonstrates ‘common sense’
Thursday, 22 July 2010, 9:18 am | Irrigation NZ
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. More >>
Irrigation NZ welcomes changes to community funds
Friday, 16 July 2010, 1:10 pm | Irrigation NZ
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. More >>
Inaugural innovation award highlights community
Monday, 21 June 2010, 4:18 pm | Irrigation NZ
Irrigation NZ’s inaugural innovation award has unveiled a large number of innovative irrigation projects delivering positive environmental, social and economic benefits to wider communities. More >>
Irrigation NZ backs dam safety review
Thursday, 17 June 2010, 1:43 pm | Irrigation NZ
Irrigation NZ has welcomed the review of dam safety regulations that has put more sense into the proposed scheme. More >>
Irrigation NZ Backs Regulation For Water Measuring
Saturday, 1 May 2010, 10:39 am | Irrigation NZ
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. More >>
