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IrrigationNZ questions water report pricing/allocation focus
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 12:36 pm | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ has welcomed today’s release of a report confirming the value of water for New Zealand, but cautions any moves to reallocate water or overhaul pricing in its wake would be ‘overly-simplistic’. More >>
Irrigation support counters Fish&Game findings
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 9:09 am | Irrigation NZ
In January this year, Kiwis voted 71% pro-irrigation in an independent poll commissioned by IrrigationNZ. More >>
Irrigators launch pond and water craft for community use
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 10:55 am | Irrigation NZ
Imagine having key access to a private waterway in North Otago with a suite of yachts, kayaks and paddleboards stored on-site for year-round use. It’s not the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but an exciting initiative by a group of Oamaru irrigators ... More >>
Majority of New Zealanders see irrigation as good
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 1:33 pm | Irrigation NZ
A new independent phone poll survey, commissioned by Irrigation New Zealand, reveals that New Zealanders – regardless of political leaning - see irrigation as good. More >>
Majority of New Zealanders See Irrigation as Good
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 11:37 am | Irrigation NZ
Majority of New Zealanders See Irrigation as Good January 30, 2014 A new independent phone poll survey, commissioned by Irrigation New Zealand, reveals that New Zealanders – regardless of political leaning- see irrigation as good. The poll also confirms ... More >>
Irrigation nominations sought
Monday, 13 January 2014, 5:15 pm | Irrigation NZ
Entries close at the end of this month for IrrigationNZ’s ‘Innovation in Irrigation Award’ in association with Aqualinc. The prestigious award, which comes with a $2500 prize, celebrates, encourages and promotes innovation within New Zealand’s ... More >>
Innovative irrigation nominations sought
Friday, 6 December 2013, 3:30 pm | Irrigation NZ
The hunt is underway for examples of innovation within New Zealand’s irrigation sector as industry body IrrigationNZ gears up for its bi-ennial conference in Hawkes Bay. More >>
Environment report “Yesterday’s News”
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 9:34 am | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment report released today ‘Water Quality in New Zealand: land use and nutrient pollution’ doesn’t tell New Zealand anything new - it only continues with the same old rhetoric “we ... More >>
IrrigationNZ applauds National Objectives Framework
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 3:21 pm | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ has come out in support of the National Objectives Framework released today by Government saying the integration of socio-economic and environmental objectives is the only way New Zealand will achieve long-term sustainability. More >>
Immigration’s role in fast-tracking irrigation repairs
Friday, 11 October 2013, 12:18 pm | Irrigation NZ
One month on from the wind event that destroyed close to 800 irrigators, fast-tracking of Visas for overseas specialists is boosting efforts to get the irrigation season underway. However, IrrigationNZ says delayed irrigation is a real concern and the ... More >>
Irrigation experts now online
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 2:01 pm | Irrigation NZ
Irrigators and irrigation schemes wanting to fast-track repairs and access specialist advice following this month’s big wind can now access an online directory of experts at www.irrigationschemes.co.nz. More >>
Irrigators Urged to Check For Lightning Strike Damage
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 12:30 pm | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ says farmers should exercise caution when starting irrigation systems – even if storm damage isn’t obvious – as lightening strike has emerged as a secondary cause of problems following last week’s storm. More >>
More than 800 damaged irrigators
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 12:44 pm | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ says initial reports suggest more than 800 irrigators across Canterbury are severely damaged and will need to be repaired or written off following Tuesday’s big wind. More >>
North Canterbury will boom on back of water storage
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:37 pm | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ says North Canterbury will be revitalised on the back of the Waitohi Irrigation and Hydro Scheme, which was granted resource consent this week. More >>
Crown irrigation investment company needs to act
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 4:33 pm | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ has congratulated the Government on the establishment of the new Crown company ‘Irrigation Investments Ltd’ – but signals action is needed quickly before opportunities are lost. More >>
‘Great Irrigation Challenge’ launches guide and contract
Friday, 17 May 2013, 10:57 am | Irrigation NZ
Next week’s ‘Great Irrigation Challenge’ in Ashburton marks two professional milestones for the irrigation industry, says IrrigationNZ CEO Andrew Curtis. More >>
Building water storageshould not become ‘political football'
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 9:39 am | Irrigation NZ
IrrigationNZ says it is increasingly concerned about political rhetoric around water storage and a cross-political party agreement is needed to advance the issue. More >>
Irrigation Event Needs More ‘Owner Operator’ Support
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 2:29 pm | Irrigation NZ
The irrigation industry is rapidly moving away from a ‘No 8 wire mentality’ as next week’s Great Irrigation Challenge in Ashburton will demonstrate, says IrrigationNZ – but more ‘owner operator’ irrigators need to rise to the challenge. More >>
Fast-Track Water Storage To Drought-Proof New Zealand
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 12:19 pm | Irrigation NZ
Media Release 14 March 2013 Fast-Track Water Storage To Drought-Proof New Zealand IrrigationNZ says water storage needs to be fast-tracked to drought-proof agriculture as New Zealand can no longer carry the cost of a significant drought every five years. ... More >>
Central Plains Water grant will help rebuild Canterbury
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 3:20 pm | Irrigation NZ
Cantabrians should be celebrating the announcement of Government funding to progress the Central Plains Water scheme – as agriculture like no other industry – has the ability to help fund Canterbury’s rebuild, says IrrigationNZ CEO Andrew Curtis. More >>
