Public Notices

Mackenzie District Plan Review - Stage Three: Rural Areas

Council is updating the Mackenzie District Plan to ensure the district can grow in a sustainable way, while protecting the things that make the place so special. The Mackenzie District Plan Review began in early 2022 and is continuing to make great progress, with the first two stages complete.

10 July

Matariki office closures

Council offices at Fairlie and Twizel, and Twizel NZ Post Centre are closed on Friday 14 July 2023 for Matariki.

7 July

Dog Registrations are coming – but not quite yet

It’s that time of year again – when our canine friends get their nice new (yellow) council tags. Because the fees and charges for this financial year are adopted with the Annual Plan at the end of June, it takes a bit of time after that to update our system, generate and post the invoices.

7 July

Lake Alexandrina Tree Works start 17 July

Water levels at Lake Alexandrina have been slowly rising over the last few years with the increase in willow root growth at the outlet, which has congested the creek, restricting water flow.

4 July

Greta Lodge - Register your interest

Greta Lodge is a historic hut situated alongside Lake Ohau with a long and varied history. The Twizel Community Board have recently decided to offer the hut to a club or community group.

3 July

Plan Change 22 - Light

Public notice is hereby given that at an ordinary Council meeting held on 27th June 2023, the Mackenzie District Council formally approved Plan Change 22 to the Mackenzie District Plan in accordance with Clause 17(2) Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act).

30 June

Annual Plan 2023/24

The Annual Plan 2023/24 contains the annual budget and work program for the upcoming financial year and includes the key performance measures set in the Long Term Plan 2021/31.

27 June

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - July 2023

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

22 June

Matariki Mackenzie - 13-15 July 2023

The rise of Matariki in the winter skies is an important time for Aotearoa and Te Waipounamu as it signifies the start of the Māori new year.

21 June

Twizel MDC Service Centre and NZ Post Agency office closure

The MDC Service Centre and NZ Post Agency temporary office at Twizel Events Centre, will close at 1:00pm on Friday 23 June 2023.

15 June

Mackenzie District Council 2021-2022 Annual Report

We are proud to present the 2021-2022 Annual Report to you, our community.

13 June

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - Mid-June 2023

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

31 May

Annual Plan 2023/24

The Annual Plan 2023/24 contains the annual budget and work program for the upcoming financial year and includes the key performance measures set in the Long Term Plan 2021/31.

24 May

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - June 2023

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

22 May

Rating Information Database

Public notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 28 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 that the Rating Information Database for the Mackenzie District is available for inspection.

19 May

Mackenzie District Plan Review - Stage Three update - May 2023

Stage Three of the Mackenzie District Plan Review is continuing to progress well.

17 May

Removal of Wilding Pines in Twizel

From mid-May work will take place in Twizel to remove wilding pines from two locations in the town.

17 May

Plan Change 21 - Implementation of the Spatial Plans - Amended Decision

Pursuant to Clause 10 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 the Mackenzie District Council gives public notice of an amended decision of the Independent Hearing Panel on Plan Change 21 to the Mackenzie District Plan based on the corrections recommended in the corrections report dated 5 May 2023.

16 May

Tekapo Community Board - meeting postponed

The meeting of the Tekapo Community Board planned for Monday, May 29 at 3pm, has been postponed due to lack of a quorum. A new date will be advertised when it is available.

12 May

Changes to Building Consent application processes - May 2023

In order for Mackenzie District Council Building Consent Authority to effectively process building consent applications the following changes are being implemented and are effective immediately.

9 May

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - Mid-May 2023

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

9 May

Notice of Extraordinary Meeting

An extraordinary meeting of Council is planned for 9.30am on Tuesday, May 16, at the council chambers in Fairlie.

1 May

Plan Change 21 - Implementation of the Spatial Plans

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 21 to the Mackenzie District Plan.

1 May

Mackenzie Messenger - May 2023

The Mackenzie Messenger communicates Council's activities to the wider Mackenzie District.