Public Notices

Mackenzie District Acting Mayor, Karen Morgan

Council welcomes constructive criticism and healthy discussion and debate about council activities. This is indeed the foundation of good democracy. However, while we are all are free to express our views, what we say, and how we say it, may have consequences.

4 April

Mackenzie on track for general rates increase of 2.65%

Councillors will consider the proposed budgets for the Annual Plan for 2025-25 at their extraordinary meeting on Tuesday 8 April.

2 April

Easter trading in the Mackenzie District

Businesses within the Mackenzie District are able to trade on Easter Sunday.

1 April

Discover Te Reo Māori - MTFJ short course

Discover Te Reo Māori, the language of Aotearoa, and connect with the rich culture and heritage of New Zealand, with evening sessions in Fairlie.

31 March

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - April 2025

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

20 March

Rubbish and Recycling Services at Easter and ANZAC weekends 2025

Bin collections for Fairlie, Albury, Burkes Pass and Kimbell will change to Thursdays for the weeks of Easter and ANZAC Day. The Twizel Resource Recovery park will be closed on Good Friday, and ANZAC Day.

17 March

Mackenzie District Council is Making Building Consents Easier to lodge, faster and more transparent

From mid-March it will become easier to apply for and manage your building consent applications with Mackenzie District Council with the launch of Objective Build.

13 March

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

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

11 March

Mobile Shop and Traders Licenses

Applications for Mobile Shop and Traders Licenses open on 1 April 2025.

6 March

MTFJ Get Ready for Your Learner Licence Twizel sessions

Prepare for your test, ahead of the next AA driver testing visit to Twizel.

3 March

2025 Tekapo Community Board Grants

The Tekapo Community Board has grant funding to encourage and support not-for-profit organisations with a positive impact on the community. The grants can help local organisations pay for specific projects, events, or the maintenance of facilities that benefit the Tekapo community.

3 March

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - March 2025

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

27 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 10 March.

26 February

Big changes are coming for three waters in the Mackenzie District

Government mandated water reform means big changes are coming to the way our water is delivered and paid for.

24 February

Mackenzie Messenger - February 2025

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

21 February

Let us know your views on tourism in the Mackenzie District

We are keen to know your views on Tourism. Our Tourism team have organised a survey to ask those of us who live in the Mackenzie for our opinions about the benefits and adverse impacts of tourism in our communities.

18 February

Mackenzie Grant Finder - GrantGuru

Council has teamed up with GrantGuru, to offer a most comprehensive and up-to-date list of funding options to provide our community with an invaluable resource.

17 February

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

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

17 February

How prepared are you and your family for a Civil Defence emergency?

Civil Defence Emergency Management Canterbury are running a 5-minute Emergency Preparedness survey.

10 February

Mackenzie District Plan Review: Proposed Plan Changes 28, 29 and 30, Variations, and Designations

Public notice of the summary of decisions requested in submissions, and date for making any further submissions.

3 February

News & Information from Mackenzie District Council - February 2025

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

28 January

Mayor Anne Munro, Mayor, Mackenzie District

Statement from Mayor Anne Munro, Mayor, Mackenzie District.

27 January

Does your group need funding? - Twizel information session

Community organisations, trusts, groups and individuals are invited to attend to meet community funders and learn more about the application process.

16 January

Mackenzie District Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund committee vacancy

Are you community minded? Do you have an interest in the sports? Do you live in or around Twizel?