Displaying items by tag: Water storage

Water allocation and storage has been a hot topic of discussion during HortNZ’s grower meetings held recently around the country.

IrrigationNZ is commending the Government for funding further water storage as part of its post-COVID infrastructure fast-track.

The Government is investing a further $37.5 million into water security for Northland.

The Government is investing a further $37.5 million into water security for Northland.

Farms' demands for large water volumes requires water storage in tanks and troughs, with potential for contamination.

Federated Farmers is pleased at the decision to allow Ruataniwha Dam go ahead with some amendments to the conditions around nutrient management.

Irrigation NZ has welcome progress on the Wairarapa Water Storage project. However, INZ chief executive Andrew Curtis says the momentum must be maintained and outstanding issue resolved within 18 months.

A PROJECT to bring widespread irrigation to the Wairarapa has entered what instigators are calling “a new phase.”