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The future for irrigating farmers in Otago will come under the spotlight at IrrigationNZ's first-ever AGM in the region next month.

New Zealand must better ‘leverage’ its use of water for our national wellbeing and to protect us from the effects of climate change, says IrrigationNZ chief executive Andrew Curtis.

The Government's 30 Year Infrastructure Plan announced last month recognises irrigation infrastructure as part of the foundations for a prosperous New Zealand. 

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.

As New Zealand heads into the last months of summer, many wine growing regions are relying on irrigation to ensure the future crops reach their full potential. Especially after what has been some extremely dry months in terms of rainfall.

During dry spells irrigating farmers come under the spotlight. 

THE IRRIGATION sector is pushing for greater public awareness around the importance of water storage and usage.

CRITICS SAY 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 in New Zealand. 

IRRIGATIONNZ SAYS it is heartened by the support it received for this week's 'It's Now or Never' Ruataniwha meeting.

IrrigationNZ board member, Nicky Hyslop, will be confirmed as the new chairperson at the organisation's annual meeting next Thursday; this is the first time a woman has held this position.