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Opuha shut-down reinforces need for further storage
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 1:01 pm | Irrigation NZ
Tomorrow’s early cessation of irrigation from Lake Opuha reinforces the need for further storage infrastructure like the Klondyke Storage Pond proposal being launched today by the Rangitata Diversion Race Management Ltd (RDRML), says IrrigationNZ Chairwoman ... More >>
Irrigation gains reflected in updated Overseer
Friday, 20 February 2015, 11:40 am | Irrigation NZ
Irrigating farmers and growers will soon have greater confidence in the outputs OVERSEER® Nutrient budgets (Overseer) generates with the release of the nutrient budget model’s new comprehensive irrigation module. More >>
Official drought shows need for water storage
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 12:53 pm | Irrigation NZ
Today’s official declaration that the drought conditions on the east coast of the South Island are a medium-scale adverse event strengthens the argument for further national investment in regional water storage, says IrrigationNZ. “The only way ... More >>
Drought impacts business and will affect GDP
Monday, 2 February 2015, 11:41 am | Irrigation NZ
Businesses which rely on trade in parts of the country which are experiencing drought conditions are very concerned about the extreme weather. Canterbury-based transport and contracting company Woodley’s says the need for casual workers has dropped ... More >>
Irrigating farmers need to optimise every drop
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 4:26 pm | Irrigation NZ
Irrigating farmers need to pull out all the stops to ensure they are optimising every drop of water as the irrigation season may shut down six weeks earlier than usual in some parts of New Zealand threatening the viability of crops and winter feed supply ... More >>
Alpine water storage needed now to counter dry spell
Monday, 26 January 2015, 2:39 pm | Irrigation NZ
If you’re lucky enough to still be on holiday, no one will blame you for basking in the hot, dry weather being experienced in many parts of New Zealand. For the South Island's east coast it’s been the first decent Kiwi summer for decades with temperatures ... More >>
Water restrictions hurt all
Friday, 23 January 2015, 12:46 pm | Irrigation NZ
Water restrictions are an emotive topic. It’s understandable. If you’re a passionate gardener and have spent thousands of dollars on your garden, you’ll be hurting right now. Hosing restrictions are hitting home. The reality is that many lawns will ... More >>
Re-run of 2012-13 underscores need for alpine-fed storage
Tuesday, 6 January 2015, 4:32 pm | Irrigation NZ
Water restrictions for irrigating farmers look set to follow a similar pattern to the 2012-13 summer, says IrrigationNZ, when drought conditions in the North and South Island wiped more than $1billion dollars from the NZ economy. More >>
More accurate picture of ‘actual’ water use emerging
Friday, 19 December 2014, 11:33 am | Irrigation NZ
A more accurate picture of ‘actual’ water use in Canterbury is emerging as growing numbers of the region’s irrigating farmers provide water monitoring data to Environment Canterbury, says IrrigationNZ. More >>
Wellington decision makers get the facts on irrigation
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 2:05 pm | Irrigation NZ
“Highlighting New Zealand’s international excellence in irrigation practice to urban audiences and dispelling myths is key to getting greater acceptance of water storage and irrigation throughout the country,” said Andrew Curtis, CEO of IrrigationNZ ... More >>
Extended dry spell refocuses attention on water storage
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 1:52 pm | Irrigation NZ
The extended dry spell New Zealand is experiencing has highlighted the country’s need for further reliable water storage projects based on alpine water systems, says IrrigationNZ. More >>
Green Party ignoring Waimea’s environmental benefits
Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 9:28 am | Irrigation NZ
Green Party MP Catherine Delahunty has overlooked the environmental benefits the proposed Waimea Community Dam will bring the Tasman community, says IrrigationNZ Chairperson Nicky Hyslop. More >>
Opinion editorial: Ruataniwha meeting
Friday, 7 November 2014, 5:23 pm | Irrigation NZ
There has been some criticism that the recent “It’s Now or Never” Ruataniwha meeting organised by IrrigationNZ and Federated Farmers did not compare the operational set-up of Hawke’s Bay’s proposed irrigation scheme with others elsewhere in New ... More >>
Farmers flock to Ruataniwha meeting
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 9:58 am | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ says it is heartened by the support from Hawke’s Bay farmers and growers who attended it’s ‘It’s Now or Never’ Ruataniwha meeting last night, jointly hosted with Federated Farmers in Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay. More >>
Farmers flock to Ruataniwha meeting
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 4:44 pm | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ says it is heartened by the support from Hawke’s Bay farmers and growers who attended it’s ‘It’s Now or Never’ Ruataniwha meeting last night, jointly hosted with Federated Farmers in Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay. More >>
‘Real life’ scenarios focus of Ruataniwha meeting
Friday, 31 October 2014, 11:07 am | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ says ‘real life’ scenarios presented by farmers with experience of irrigation is the focus of Tuesday’s ‘It’s Now or Never’ Ruataniwha meeting, rather than theoretical economic models. More >>
IrrigationNZ encouraged by SMART irrigation for Rangitikei
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 12:15 pm | Irrigation NZ
Irrigation New Zealand is encouraged by the positive outcomes of the first phase of a feasibility study into SMART irrigation in the Rangitikei district. More >>
Opportunity to progress water infrastructure
Monday, 22 September 2014, 10:14 am | Irrigation NZ
“National’s re-election is an opportunity to develop the infrastructure New Zealand needs to provide surety of water for agriculture, town drinking water supply, waterways, recreational use and to future proof the country from climate change,” says Andrew ... More >>
Water Tax is Ludicrous And Detrimental
Wednesday, 10 September 2014, 10:27 am | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ would like to re-iterate its views on the introduction of a water tax which is included in the Labour and Green Parties’ fresh water policies. More >>
IrrigationNZ applauds National’s Water Policy
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 2:12 pm | Irrigation NZ
Irrigation New Zealand supports National’s 2014 Water Policy announced today which recognises the value of irrigation and which continues to place the responsibility of cleaning up New Zealand’s waterways with the community. More >>
