Mackenzie District Council - Latest News [Page 2]
Tekapo Community Hall Now Available for Public
Friday, 26 July 2013, 4:21 pm | Mackenzie District Council
The upgraded Tekapo Community Hall has proven popular since it re-opened to the public a few weeks ago, but there is still room to book your meeting or event. The hall recently had a $500,000 upgrade with new heating, a new kitchen and improvements ... More >>
High Winds Cause Damage at Albury Cemetery
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 9:20 am | Mackenzie District Council
The recent high winds that hit the Albury area particularly hard, caused considerable damage to approximately 70% of the large old conifers that surround the cemetery as well as damaging eight headstones. More >>
Drive Safely and Watch for Road Damage
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 3:25 pm | Mackenzie District Council
Floods, snow and falling trees have created havoc on the roads of the Mackenzie District in the last few weeks. Council roading manager Suzy Ratahi says even on sunny days the risk to road users hasn’t disappeared. More >>
Room for Improvement in Recycling
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 4:45 pm | Mackenzie District Council
Most of us agree that recycling is a good idea, but not everyone is taking the time to separate their rubbish correctly. More >>
State Highways in And Out of Fairlie Impassable; Power Cut
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:04 am | Mackenzie District Council
Roads are currently being cleared to single lane for emergency access only. All crews busy clearing roads as they are able. Significant resources working both in Fairlie and Tekapo. Please stay indoors and off the roads unless travel is absolutely essential. More >>
Are you ready for the big one?
Friday, 7 June 2013, 2:16 pm | Mackenzie District Council
A magnitude 8 earthquake on the Alpine Fault could cause the destruction of buildings, roads, bridges, power lines and pipes in the Mackenzie District - making it important for everyone to be well prepared. More >>
Building Consents Prompt Growth in the Mackenzie District
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 2:04 pm | Mackenzie District Council
Building activity is flourishing in the Mackenzie District with the number of council building consents expected to jump to record levels this year. Mackenzie District Council building control manager Steve McLellan says the council usually processes ... More >>
Public Submissions Encouraged on Mackenzie Issues
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 2:03 pm | Mackenzie District Council
The public are invited to have a say on issues affecting the Mackenzie District -- including a proposal to spend millions of dollars upgrading the Twizel water supply, and the planned development of the Lake Tekapo village water front. More >>