A report from BECA on the Twizel Events Centre was considered by councillors at today’s Council meeting (Tuesday 19th October).
The October newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
The Mackenzie District Council opposes the Crowns’ proposed model to establish four large water entities and remove the three waters assets and services from local councils based on the information supplied by the Crown to date.
The Regional Events Fund, set up as part of Government’s Tourism Recovery package, has been created to stimulate domestic tourism and travel between regions through holding events.
Council has reviewed the Mobile Shops and Traders Bylaw 2014, and proposes to revoke the Bylaw and replace with a new Mobile Shops and Traders Bylaw 2021.
Drinking water regulator Taumata Arowai, is currently considering how small 'remote' rural suppliers ensure drinking water safety.
Council has approved funds to improve heating facilities at the community pools in Twizel and Fairlie.
Kerbside collections take place from Monday to Thursday. All Resource Recovery Parks and clean fill sites are open at Level 2.
Council have activated Level 2 protocols following the Prime Minister's announcement. Council staff are on site at the Fairlie and Twizel offices. Public health rules concerning Level 2 are being followed.
The September newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
An information page has been set up, covering the Proposed Government Three Waters Reform, on the Mackenzie District Council 'Lets Talk' Community Engagement platform.
Environment Canterbury is investigating a pollution event near Twizel today, which has resulted in smoke impacting the township.
New speed limits are proposed for State Highway 8 through the Tekapo township by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Community Board meetings in Twizel, Tekapo and Fairlie will go ahead as scheduled next week but will take place online instead of at the usual location.
Mackenzie District Council, Manawhenua, Government and the community are working together to curate a 100-year vision for Te Manahuna/Mackenzie District.
Mackenzie District Council is currently identifying potentially Earthquake Prone Buildings (EPB) or parts of buildings in our district as required by the Building Act 2004. Assessments are made using the Earthquake Prone Building Methodology.
The August newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
If you are passionate about finding long-term solutions to protect Canterbury's wai, then this is your chance to play your part.
The second watermain renewal project for Twizel has been awarded by Mackenzie District Council to Paul Smith Earthmoving.
Consultation has now closed – further details on the process and a timeline can be found on our Let’s Talk engagement website.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is encouraging all farmers and growers affected by the May floods within the Mackenzie District to apply for support from a new $4 million fund for the Canterbury region.
The July newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
At its meeting on 22 June 2021 Mackenzie District Council resolved to adopt the Commissioner’s recommendations in respect of Plan Change 18 to the Mackenzie District Plan.
Pestmasters NZ are today (21 June 2021) commencing rabbit control activity at the Lake Alexandrina Huts, Tekapo on behalf of Mackenzie District Council.