Media Releases
November
Rural News- Plan to get most from farm irrigation
December
Rural News- Ruataniwha irrigation scheme a step closer
NZ Farmer- Environmental and demand studies begin on Wairarapa irrigation project
One News- New water safety campaign centres on irrigation runs
NZ Farmer- Kiwi farmers prepared for harsh El Nino weather pattern- Bill English
NZ Farmer- Water users in Marlborough checked to help conserve resource
NZ Farmer- North Canterbury farmers want drought status extended
Voxy- Push on for irrigation design companies to become accredited
NZ Farmer- Rain a welcome Christmas gift for farmers, but more needed in future
IrrigationNZ- IrrigationNZ warns Canterbury irrigators to review seasonal volumes
January
NZ Farmer- Irrigation delays add millions to costs
NZ Farmer- Restrictions likely until irrigation season ends, Opuha chief executive warns
NZ Herald- Smart farming eases the big dry
NZ Farmer- Warm and dry weather predicted to last into autumn
Dairy News- El Nino brings mixed bag
Environment Canterbury- Environment Canterbury welcomes Minister’s drought announcement
NZ Farmer- Shrinking wheat harvest in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley saved by rain
Wanganui Chronicle- Drought does not mean disaster
NZ Farmer- Sheep and beef island in a sea of dairy
Otago Daily Times- Dry more than match for irrigation systems
NZ Farmer- New Marisco dam provides for future growth
Scoop- Farmers looking for environmentally friendly solutions
Otago Daily Times- Fruit crop hit hard by rain
February
Radio NZ- Irrigation scheme loan approved
Hawke’s Bay today- Concern over dam conditions
Radio NZ- Ruataniwha Dam: Investor mix still being finalised
NZ Farmer- Protecting out waterways and the work already underway
NZ Farmer- Hot and wet January fails to break Marlborough drought
Scoop- Decision on Hinds water plan
NZ Farmer- Opuha restrictions lifted is good news for farmers
Events
Irrigation Operator and Manager Training Days
26th Feb- West Coast
3rd March- Lincoln
4th March- Ashburton
10th March- Gore
11th March- Cromwell
22nd April- Oamaru