Public Notices

Council Meeting and Livestream - 10 February 2026

A Council Meeting is taking place at Council Chambers, Fairlie on Tuesday 10 February, from 9:30am to 2:00pm.

Anne Munro

Councillors and staff were deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Anne Munro, a leader whose dedication to the Mackenzie District will live on in our community.

5 February

Waitangi Day

Council services on Waitangi Day, 6 February.

4 February

MTFJ Defensive Driving Course

Gain the skills, confidence and knowledge to be a smarter and safer driver. MTFJ have partnered with Temuka Driving School to offer a short course in Defensive Driving, with sessions starting on Monday 2 March.

30 January

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - February 2026

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

28 January

Temporary Appointment of Acting Mayor

Mackenzie District Mayor, Scott Aronsen, will be taking leave for a period of two weeks from 29 January 2026 to undergo elective surgery.

19 January

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - January 2026

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

7 January

Sewage system inspections in Twizel

Council’s contractors will be inspecting and cleaning a key section of the Twizel sewer system between 12 and 16 January 2026. This work will involve water blasting and CCTV inspection of the sewer mains.

22 December

Further Notice of By-election for the Twizel Community Board

The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Twizel Community Board has now closed. Nominations have been received from Tony ATWOOL, Tom GOODMAN, Pat SHUKER, and Zoe WHITE.

18 December

Unplanned water outage - Twizel - 18-12-2025

An unplanned power outage has affected our water pumps and the water supply in Twizel has been affected.

16 December

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours and Services

Council services and opening hours over the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year holiday period.

15 December

Council Meeting - Tuesday 16 December 2025

A Council Meeting is taking place at Council Chambers, Fairlie on Tuesday 16 December 2025, from 10:30am to 2:00pm.

15 December

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - Mid-December 2025

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

11 December

Extraordinary Meeting - Tekapo Community Board - Tuesday 16 December

An Extraordinary Meeting is being held online by the Tekapo Community Board on Tuesday 16 December from 4:00pm to 4:30pm.

11 December

2025-2026 Creative Communities Grants Open - Second Round

The Creative Communities Fund supports and encourages arts activities within the Mackenzie District.

10 December

Emergency Tree Work on Lakeside Drive, Tekapo - 11-12-2025

Following a recent wind event CORDE will be carrying out emergency tree maintenance works at Lakeside Drive, Tekapo, on Thursday 11 December 2025.

9 December

Mackenzie District Council 2024-2025 Annual Report

We are proud to present the 2024/2025 Annual Report to you, our community.

8 December

Child Supervision Policy - Swimming Pools

Belgravia Leisure (who are contracted to run council’s swimming pools in Twizel and Fairlie) have amended their policy relating to the supervision of children for the current pool season.

5 December

Council Workshop - 9 December 2025

Councillors will be holding a workshop on Tuesday 9 December at 10am in Fairlie.

2 December

Community Drop-in Sessions

What’s important to you? We are looking ahead and want to know what’s important to you, your community, and the Mackenzie District.

1 December

Peace tree work

For the week of 8 December we will be undertaking our yearly maintenance on the Peace Tree avenue.

1 December

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - December 2025

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

27 November

Mackenzie Messenger - November 2025

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

24 November

Twizel Community Board - Nominations open now

Twizel Community Board has a vacancy for another committed community-minded person to join their team.