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IrrigationNZ urges post EQ check on irrigation systems
7 Sep 10

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. * *Read more...

Building Tomorrow’s Company – Optimising Water Management
13 Aug 10

Effective governance requires vision and succession planning – Irrigation NZ is committed to ensuring rural communities have leaders well versed in their governance role . . .Read more...

Moratorium Demonstrates ‘Common Sense’ – Irrigation NZ
21 Jul 10

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 Community Scheme Funding
15 Jul 10

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...