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Tekapo Yellow Recycling Bin Clip Roll-out

With the implementation of the new green organic bins within the Tekapo township bin collection zone, focus is being given to the yellow recycling bin lids.

14 March

New Organic Waste Collection Service

We are excited to announce the new Green Organics Bin Collection for the Mackenzie District. We have been working with our contractors for some time to make the changes necessary for us both to provide this service, which ratepayers and residents have been asking for.

11 March

Mayors United In Disappointment Over Three Waters Working Group

Three South Canterbury Mayors are united in their disappointment with the outcome of the Government’s Three Waters Working Group. The mayors of Timaru, Waimate and Mackenzie district have been part of a nationwide campaign to get the Government to stop and rethink the Three Waters reform it is currently imposing on communities.

10 March

Lake Ruataniwha Recreation Reserve Management Plan

Have your say on how Lake Ruataniwha Recreation Reserve is managed.

18 February

Stepping up for sustainability in South Canterbury

Responding to the growing demand for local sustainability solutions, EnviroWaste’s new education programme is empowering people in South Canterbury to make greener choices and raising awareness of the importance of recycling and resource recovery.

14 February

Drainage Inspections, helping to program and protect Mackenzie District roads

Inspections of culverts are currently underway by Council's roading contractors, Fulton Hogan.

3 February

CouncilMARK™ rates Mackenzie District Council

Local Government New Zealand’s independent CouncilMARK programme is giving Mackenzie District Council’s performance a tick of approval in its second assessment.

17 January

Twizel car park improvements, Mackenzie Drive

An upgrade project is taking place at the Mackenzie Drive car park, adjacent to Four Square Mackenzie and Twizel Events Centre, starting Monday 10 January and finishing Friday 4 February.

6 January

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - Hamish Geary - Wilson Building

Hamish Geary from Fairlie was nearing the end of his school education and wondered "What Next?", for when he left school. He approached Wilson Building in Timaru about the possibility of a job and an apprenticeship.

5 January

Aorangi Crescent roading project, Tekapo, January 2022

An urbanisation project is taking place on Aorangi Crescent, Tekapo, starting on Monday 10 January and finishing on Friday 4 February. The project is being undertaken by Schick Civil, who are contracted by Mackenzie District Council.

13 December

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - Sam Frank - Carters Tyre Service

Sam Frank joined the team at Carters Tyre Service in Twizel after finishing at school, starting his employment journey.

6 December

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - Emily Carpenter - Pure Petfoods, Twizel

Emily Carpenter is a born and bred Twizel local, working in the hospitality sector.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lack of visitors to the Mackenzie District, Emily wanted to move into an industry that could offer more security.

1 December

Draft Parks & Amenities Strategy

Earlier this year, we asked how you and the people in your community currently use the existing parks, trails, playgrounds and public toilets in the Mackenzie District, what you like about them, and what you think is missing.

8 November

Think Rural - Mackenzie District Launch Video

Think Rural, an initiative by Mayors Taskforce for Jobs NZ (MTFJ) is all about promoting what rural communities have to offer, from well-paying jobs, a greater sense of community and minimal traffic commutes.

1 November

Mackenzie District pitches rural life to young city-dwellers

With a growing shortage of workers, the Mackenzie District is taking a fresh approach to powering the region - targeting young people in cities with a brand-new campaign that will sell the benefits of living in the country.

7 October

New Toilet Proposals

Council has been successful in receiving funding from the Government's Tourism Infrastructure fund to assist in the improvement of public toilet facilities at Lake Ruataniwha, Lake Pukaki Lookout (SH8) and Fairlie town centre.

21 September

Fairlie Cemetery re-opened

Fairlie Cemetery has re-opened to public access. The cemetery was closed due to recent high wind levels causing considerable damage to trees in and around the cemetery grounds.

27 August

Alps2Ocean moves into new phase

Starting as a partnership between Waitaki and Mackenzie District Councils that has now seen a decade of success, the Alps2Ocean (A2O) cycle trail is moving into its next phase by restructuring its governance and operation model, starting with the appointment of a permanent trail manager.

23 August

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - Joe Brien, M J Donnelly, Fairlie

Joe Brien was the first person to benefit from the Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) funding. MTFJ and the Mackenzie District Council were pleased to support Joe and his employer, M J Donnelly, Fairlie, with funding to assist with purchasing a toolbox (pictured) and tools for his work.

16 August

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - Luca Stewart, Breen Construction, Twizel

Breen Construction have had a presence in the Mackenzie District for some time. With project work increasing they have recently appointed Luca Stewart as an apprentice to their team at Twizel.

9 August

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - Owen French and Logan Michelle, Cadigan Engineering, Twizel

Cadigan Engineering in Twizel have recently secured two new apprentices, Logan Michelle and Owen French.

2 August

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs - George Kerr, Gibson Bros Ltd, Fairlie

Gibson Bros Ltd, Fairlie have employed George Kerr as an apprentice, after completing the NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering programme.

5 July

Mackenzie District Council completes refurbishment of Fairlie and Twizel offices

Council’s Long-Term Plan for 2018 to 28 (LTP) contained a placeholder funding allocation of $514,000 for a project to refurbish the Fairlie Office.