Strong winds damage irrigation equipment in North Canterbury

Wednesday 29 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 29 Oct 2025, 10:10am

In this story Federated Farmers

Gales in North Canterbury have caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to hundreds of pivot irrigators. Farmers in the Amuri Basin face long waits for replacement parts from overseas, causing concern ahead of the summer season.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via RNZWed 29 Oct 2025, 8:40am

   Irrigation equipment smashed by winds 'a huge concern coming into the summer period' (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 29 Oct 2025, 10:09am

   'Huge concern': Irrigators wiped out by wild winds (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 29 Oct 2025, 10:10am

   Winds smash irrigation equipment in North Canterbury, farmers warn of long recovery (opens in new tab)