Committees
The Audit and Risk Committee’s responsibility is to provide governance and oversight of the effectiveness of risk management and internal control systems, including internal audit and external audit relationships.
The committee is chaired by Bruce Mincham (Independent) and meets on a quarterly basis.
View the terms of reference here.
The Commercial and Economic Development Committee’s purpose is to provide governance and oversight in the management of the Council’s commercial activities. This includes investments, real estate, forestry, Pukaki Airport, tourism promotion and economic development.
The committee is chaired by Councillor Murray Cox and meets quarterly.
View the terms of reference here.
The Engineering and Services Committee has responsibilities for all Council-owned infrastructure, assets, operations and services.
The purpose is to ensure that Council services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner meeting the needs of the community, and that Council protects its investment in infrastructural assets in accordance with accepted professional standards.
The committee is chaired by Councillor Stuart Barwood and meets quarterly.
View the terms of reference here.
The Planning and Regulatory Committee governs all planning and regulatory functions of the Council. This includes the development of bylaws and all resource management, health, sale and supply of alcohol, civil defence/emergency management, parking, legal disputes, animal control, and building functions.
The committee is chaired by Councillor Anne Munro and meets on a six-weekly basis.
View the terms of reference here.
The Strategy committee’s purpose is to set the strategic direction for the District by formulating policy that clearly identifies Council’s role and direction on issues.
The Committee will develop, evaluate, approve and monitor the implementation of strategic policy, providing strategic oversight of mid to long term planning.
The committee is chaired by Councillor James Leslie and meets on a quarterly basis.
View the terms of reference here.
Under the Mackenzie District Council Standing Orders, committees automatically cease to exist at the end of a Council term.
Community Boards
The Fairlie Community Board consists of four members elected from the local community, and an appointed council member, elected every three years. Various responsibilities are divided among the board members.
Phone | Mobile | ||
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Damon Smith - Chair | 03 685 8930 | 021 065 4062 | damonsmithy@gmail.com |
Murray Cox | 03 685 5650 | 027 685 5650 | murray.cox@mackenzie.govt.nz |
Angela Habracken | 03 685 6115 | 027 252 2227 | ajgrant6@hotmail.com |
Leaine Rush | 021 055 4844 | joeandleaine@gmail.com |
To send a letter, address it to:
Fairlie Community Board
PO Box 52
Main Street
Fairlie 7949
The Lake Tekapo Community Board consists of four members elected from the local community, and an appointed council member, elected every three years. Various responsibilities are divided among the board members.
Phone | Mobile | ||
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Steve Howes - Chair | 03 680 6674 | 021 801 216 | steve@tekapore.com |
Matt Murphy | 021 0231 5773 | matt.murphy@mackenzie.govt.nz | |
Sharron Binns | 03 680 6990 | 027 572 5063 | admin@bpworks.co.nz |
Chris Scrase | 03 680 6978 | 021 078 9608 | chris@scrase.com |
Caroll Simcox | 027 235 6722 | carollsimcox@gmail.com |
To send a letter, address it to:
Lake Tekapo Community Board
PO Box 52
Main Street
Fairlie 7949
The Twizel Community Board consists of four members elected from the local community, and an appointed council member, elected every three years. Various responsibilities are divided among the board members.
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Jacqui de Buyzer - Chair | 027 383 5695 | Jacqui.debuyzer@xtra.co.nz |
Amanda Sargent | 021 292 0990 | amanda.sargent@gmail.com |
Renee Rowland | 027 464 5062 | reneerowland@gmail.com |
Tracy Gunn | 021 444 583 | tracey@highcountrysalmon.co.nz |
Emily Bradbury | 021 244 2626 | emily.bradbury@mackenzie.govt.nz |
To send a letter, address it to:
Twizel Community Board
PO Box 52
Main Street
Fairlie 7949