Lake storage, river flow & irrigation restrictions
Irrigation Restrictions by River
For further information around current restrictions and water permit conditions, refer to Environment Canterbury website https://www.ecan.govt.nz/data/irrigation-restrictions/ Click on the below rivers to view their current status:
Status | River | Information |
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![]() | Waitaki | Click here |
![]() | Hakataramea (NIWA) | Click here |
![]() | Maerewhenua | Click here |
![]() | Otekaieke | Click here |
![]() | Otiake (updated 20.10.21) | Click here |
![]() | Waikakahi @ Te Maiharoa Road Bridge | Click here |
![]() | Waikakahi @ Glenavy Tawai Road (updated 28.10.21) | Click here |
- Please note this information is intended as a guide only and is updated weekly. For daily updates, users should consult the ECan restrictions pages. Last updated 09.09.22
Restrictions key | |
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![]() | No restrictions in place |
![]() | Partial restrictions in place |
![]() | Full restrictions in place |
Lake Pūkaki storage
For full information on Waitaki catchment storage, refer to the Meridian Energy website: https://www.meridianenergy.co.nz/about-us/our-power-stations/lake-levels
Status | Lake level |
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![]() | 531.10 average metres above sea level |
- Please note this information is intended as a guide only and is updated weekly. Last updated 09.09.22
Pukaki status key | |
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![]() | Lake storage is good |
![]() | Lake is approaching minimum consented level |
![]() | Minimum lake level has been reached. Irrigation supply from Lower Waitaki River likely to be affected. |