Public Notices

Remote Water Supplies Survey

Drinking water regulator Taumata Arowai, is currently considering how small 'remote' rural suppliers ensure drinking water safety.

20 September

Pool Improvements and Management Contract

Council has approved funds to improve heating facilities at the community pools in Twizel and Fairlie.

16 September

Kerbside Collections & Resource Recovery Parks (Level 2)

Kerbside collections take place from Monday to Thursday. All Resource Recovery Parks and clean fill sites are open at Level 2.

8 September

COVID-19: Level 2 Information

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.

6 September

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - September 2021

The September newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.

2 September

Three Waters Reform: Lets Talk

An information page has been set up, covering the Proposed Government Three Waters Reform, on the Mackenzie District Council 'Lets Talk' Community Engagement platform.

27 August

Environment Canterbury - Pollution near Twizel on Friday 27 August

Environment Canterbury is investigating a pollution event near Twizel today, which has resulted in smoke impacting the township.

26 August

Speed Review - State Highway 8 through Tekapo

New speed limits are proposed for State Highway 8 through the Tekapo township by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

25 August

Community Board Meetings During Lockdown

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.

20 August

Te Manahuna Ki Uta - Destination Mackenzie

Mackenzie District Council, Manawhenua, Government and the community are working together to curate a 100-year vision for Te Manahuna/Mackenzie District.

9 August

Strategic Routes and Priority Thoroughfares - Notification of Public Consultation

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.

5 August

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - August 2021

The August newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.

13 July

Now is your chance to join the Regional Water Management Committee

If you are passionate about finding long-term solutions to protect Canterbury's wai, then this is your chance to play your part.

12 July

Twizel Watermain Renewal Project

The second watermain renewal project for Twizel has been awarded by Mackenzie District Council to Paul Smith Earthmoving.

6 July

Mackenzie District Council are inviting the public to provide feedback on a number of proposed bylaws and policies

Consultation has now closed – further details on the process and a timeline can be found on our Let’s Talk engagement website.

6 July

Applications open July 9 for $4 million Canterbury Flood Recovery Fund

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.

29 June

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - July 2021

The July newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.

24 June

Plan Change 18 – Public Notification of Decision

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.

21 June

Rabbit Control – Lake Alexandrina

Pestmasters NZ are today (21 June 2021) commencing rabbit control activity at the Lake Alexandrina Huts, Tekapo on behalf of Mackenzie District Council.

15 June

High Court Decision - Tekapo Sky Hotel

The High Court's Judicial Review upheld Council's decision to not notify the 2017 resource consent application by Tekapo Sky Hotel Limited.

2 June

Water Scheme Issues

Three consecutive clear tests have been received and the water notices for the Fairlie, Albury and Allandale Schemes were lifted at 2.15pm on Tuesday 8 June 2021.

13 April

Adoption of Long Term Plan Delayed

Mackenzie District Council has indicated that the preparation of the 2021 - 2031 Long Term Plan has been delayed and will miss the deadline for adoption by the end of June.

2 March

Council Adopts Compliance Enforcement Policy

Mackenzie District Council takes a comprehensive "spectrum" approach to promote understanding of the need for compliance and encourage positive behavioural change to ensure the highest levels of compliance is achieved where that is needed.

11 February

Long Term Plan - Pre-engagement

We want to know what you think about some key issues before we create the draft Long Term Plan. These include how we manage our rural halls in the future, how we improve our sustainability (both as a council organisation and across the district) and how we can better engage with our community.