While the worst of yesterday’s wind missed the Mackenzie District, we still experienced some pretty wild weather! Heavy rainfall has caused some damage to roads, and the wind has felled and damaged a number of trees.
There has been significant damage on Section 1 of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
A Boil Water Notice has been issued for Allandale Rural Water Scheme effective immediately.
The Twizel Resource Recovery Park has closed today, Thursday 23 October.
MetService have just updated their RED warning for Canterbury High Country.
🔺Good Morning Mackenzie🔺 Although many of us had a relatively quiet night, the MetService red warning for our district remains in place.
We are expecting a significant weather event to pass over Mackenzie tomorrow, Thursday 22 October.
Back in June 2025, following public consultation the Council made changes to the annual water allocation and excess water charges.
Council offices at Fairlie and Twizel, and Twizel NZ Post Centre are closed on Monday 27 October 2025 for Labour Day.
Applications for the Mackenzie County Scholarship are now open.
The Fairlie, Tekapo and Twizel Community Boards each have a contestable grants pool to encourage and support not-for-profit organisations that have a positive impact on the community.
The Mid-October newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
It’s time to dig out those voting papers and decide who you’re going to vote for before voting closes at midday on Saturday 11th October.
Community organisations, trusts, groups and individuals are invited to attend to meet community funders and learn more about the application process.
Drop-in and catch up with Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Fairlie Facilitator Mary McCambridge to discuss current and upcoming local area employment opportunities.
The October newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
Council staff and contractors are preparing to replace approximately 400m of water pipe on Clayton Road. Procurement of materials is underway, and the work is expected take about a week to complete.
Applications for Genesis Tekapo Township Fund Grants are now open for projects promoting Tekapo.
Mackenzie Tourism, and Tourism NZ would like your feedback for developing a visitor education campaign aiming to reduce unwanted visitor behaviours in our district.
The Mid-September newsletter is out now, covering local area notices and upcoming activities within the Mackenzie District.
The boil water notice for the Albury rural water scheme is lifted, effective 4:00pm, Friday 12 September 2025.
A contractor working for a third party has installed some road signs intended for a privately owned road in the wrong location.
The voting period has officially opened today and everyone enrolled to vote will be receiving their voting documents by post in the coming weeks. Everyone should receive their voting papers by 22 September
The Mackenzie Messenger communicates Council's activities to the wider Mackenzie District.