Mac News

Mackenzie Drive Mobile Traders’ Area fencing work

From Monday 10 October Council will start work to erect a fence along the golf course side of the mobile traders’ area in Twizel.

20 September

Twizel and Aoraki Mt Cook Civil Defence exercise

On Thursday 15 September 2022, approximately 30 emergency response personnel from the Twizel area met at the Meridian Emergency Operations Centre in Twizel for a multi-agency emergency planning exercise.

15 September

Voting Packs distributed across the Mackenzie District

Voting packs will be delivered to homes by NZ Post from Friday 16 September 2022 onwards.

2 September

Peace Avenue trees get a haircut

On Monday 5 September work will start to do a bit of tidy up of the Peace Avenue trees.

18 August

Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor report - June 2022

A new Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor report has been released for the Mackenzie District, covering the Quarterly period up to June 2022.

11 August

MDC Winter weather roading repairs

This winter a succession of rain and snowstorms have caused significant damage to our roads and their supporting infrastructure.

26 July

Greater access for rural voters

Rural folk in the Mackenzie District will get a greater say in democracy at this year’s local government elections. For the first time, voters who live in rural areas surrounding the townships of Twizel, Tekapo and Fairlie will be able to nominate and elect the members of those town’s community boards.

21 July

Waitaha Action to Impact (WAI) Fund - Environment Canterbury

The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is a contestable fund for community organisations in Canterbury. It aims to build community engagement and action for a better environment in the region.

21 July

Inside an Emergency Response

This week, Mackenzie District Council along with many Councils around the country ‘activated’ their Civil Defence ‘EOC’ to deal with the weather event. But what does that mean?

14 June

Snow clearing at Twizel and Tekapo

Council's roading contractors were busy over Monday 13 June clearing roads throughout the district affected by overnight snowfalls.

1 June

Carbon Friendly Footpath Assessment Process

Footpath assessments are taking place in Twizel and Tekapo over late May and early June. Using electric bikes, staff from Council's Engineering team, and Council's roading contractors Fulton Hogan were able to save carbon by reducing vehicle use, the bikes considered to be more versatile for this purpose than larger petrol or diesel powered vehicles.

27 May

Winter in the Mackenzie District

With the colder temperatures throughout the Mackenzie District, here are a few tips for winter.

16 May

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - Thomas Newell - Tekapo Auto

Thomas Newell has started his automotive apprenticeship at Tekapo Auto. With the support of the Mackenzie District Council and Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), he has received a boost with the purchase of a new toolkit and tools to help him on his journey.

9 May

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - Chelsea Sheehan and Emma Hayes - Remarkable Beauty, Fairlie

Chelsea Sheehan and Emma Hayes have both found employment at Remarkable Beauty, supported by Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ).

6 May

Tekapo Carpark Project, May 2022

An urbanisation project is taking place at Motuariki Lane, opposite Dark Sky Project, Tekapo, starting on Monday 9 May and finishing on Friday 27 May. The project is being undertaken by Schick Civil, who are contracted by Mackenzie District Council.

4 May

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - William Dawson - High Country Salmon

William was living in Wellington and working various jobs after COVID displaced him from his previous employment. Wanting to secure permanent and stable employment, William looked further afield and applied for a job at High Country Salmon in Twizel.

20 April

Ohau Road Reserve Development Plan

The Ohau Road Reserve is an underutilised space directly bordering the new Four Lakes subdivision in Twizel. Council’s goal is to enhance the Ohau Road Reserve by planting, landscaping, and adding features designed to increase the area’s value for recreation and leisure.

19 April

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - Alex Reid - Boss Salons

Alex Reid has followed his dream to be in an industry which is creative and will allow his personality to shine.

11 April

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - Shannon Graham - Damon Smith Electrical Ltd

Shannon Graham always knew she wanted to do a practical and hands on job. She was able to do her Gateway placement with Damon Smith Electrical Ltd in Fairlie.

1 April

Tekapo Yellow Recycling Bin Clip Roll-out

With the implementation of the new green organic bins within the Tekapo township bin collection zone, focus is being given to the yellow recycling bin lids.

14 March

New Organic Waste Collection Service

We are excited to announce the new Green Organics Bin Collection for the Mackenzie District. We have been working with our contractors for some time to make the changes necessary for us both to provide this service, which ratepayers and residents have been asking for.

11 March

Mayors United In Disappointment Over Three Waters Working Group

Three South Canterbury Mayors are united in their disappointment with the outcome of the Government’s Three Waters Working Group. The mayors of Timaru, Waimate and Mackenzie district have been part of a nationwide campaign to get the Government to stop and rethink the Three Waters reform it is currently imposing on communities.

10 March

Lake Ruataniwha Recreation Reserve Management Plan

Have your say on how Lake Ruataniwha Recreation Reserve is managed.

18 February

Stepping up for sustainability in South Canterbury

Responding to the growing demand for local sustainability solutions, EnviroWaste’s new education programme is empowering people in South Canterbury to make greener choices and raising awareness of the importance of recycling and resource recovery.