The Mackenzie Messenger communicates Council's activities to the wider Mackenzie District.
The February newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
The Lake Tekapo/Takapō Regional Park is an important asset for the Mackenzie district. Unfortunately, many of the trees in the park need to be replaced as they are a source of pest tree seeds. Environment Canterbury (ECan) have developed a plan to address this issue and enhance the park’s recreational and cultural values.
We are keen to hear feedback from casual riders of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - from one day visitors, and those living locally that use the trail sections for fitness and recreational purposes.
The January newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
A nomination has been received from Stephanie Hagen to fill the extraordinary vacancy on the Tekapo Community Board.
Pursuant to Clause 10 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 the Mackenzie District Council gives public notice of the decision of the Independent Hearing Panel on Plan Change 20 to the Mackenzie District Plan.
With the national discussion on swimming pool safety Mackenzie District Council staff and our contractor have taken the opportunity to review the current arrangements at our two pools.
The Mid-December newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
The Mackenzie District Council has prepared a summary of submissions on proposed Plan Change 21 and 22 to the Mackenzie District Plan. Proposed Plan Change 21 and 22 form Stage 2 of the review of the Mackenzie District Plan and have been drafted in accordance with the National Planning Standards.
The 2023 Dates for kerbside bin collections in Twizel, Tekapo, Burkes Pass, Kimbell, Fairlie and Albury.
We are seeking community support and additional suggestions on a staged plan for recreational development and native revegetation for Man-Made Hill in Twizel.
The December newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has just released their ‘Interim State Highway Speed Management Plan’ for consultation. The purpose of this plan is “to enable Waka Kotahi to share how it intends to manage speed limits over the next two years through to June 2024”.
The first few weeks as your newly elected Mayor have kept me busy getting myself and my fellow Councillors organised for the new triennium.
A by-election is required to fill an extraordinary vacancy on the Tekapo Community Board.
To Identify former descendants of land-owners of Perambulator Lane and Siegerts Road, Kimbell
The Mid-November newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
A wildfire at Lake Tekapo on Tuesday 1 November has prompted a strong warning for landowners to make sure any old land management fires are completely extinguished.
Ruataniwha Recreation Reserve comprises of 68.77ha of land classified as recreation reserve under the Reserves Act 1977. Mackenzie District Council has prepared reserve management plan for reserve and in accordance with section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977 and invites the public to submit written suggestions on the draft plan.
Night shooting, for pest control of wallabies will take place in the Tekapo Resource Recovery Park area, overnight on 3 and 4 November.
Environment Canterbury is responsible for providing regional leadership in pest management and for implementing the Canterbury Regional Pest Management Plan. Its purpose is to minimise adverse effects associated with specified organisms, through a regionally coordinated approach.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new website for the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail at www.alps2ocean.com. The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is one of the premium Great Rides of New Zealand, connecting Aoraki/Mount Cook to the Pacific Ocean travelling through the Mackenzie and Waitaki Districts, offering amazing scenery and natural wonders along the trail.
