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Submissions are being invited on a proposed review of combined Mackenzie district-wide bylaws. Legislation requires councils to review a bylaw five years after it is made, and then every 10 years after that. More information on the statutory process can be found here.
The new proposed policy and bylaws are:
Solid Waste Bylaw 2021
Water, Supply, Wastewater and Stormwater Bylaw 2021
Dog Control Policy 2021 and Dog Control Bylaw 2021
Proposed Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw 2021
Proposed Class 4 Gambling and TAB Venue Policy 2021 (preferred option) and Proposed Class 4 Gambling and TAB Venue Policy 2021 (Option 2)
Proposed Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2021.
Council wants to hear your feedback on the proposals before making a final decision. The 'statement of proposal' and drafts of the proposed policies/bylaws can be found in the document section on this page.
Once you've read these documents, if you want to make a submission you can do so by completing the form below. Alternatively see the section headed 'how to make a submission'. Please note submissions are made public. You can also address councillors in person at a hearing. If you wish to do so, please tick the box on the submission form. Hearings will be held on the 14th and 15th September 2021.
Councillors will consider all submissions and may make changes to the drafts before making a final decision. You can make a submission before 5pm on 6 August 2021.
Submissions are being invited on a proposed review of combined Mackenzie district-wide bylaws. Legislation requires councils to review a bylaw five years after it is made, and then every 10 years after that. More information on the statutory process can be found here.
The new proposed policy and bylaws are:
Solid Waste Bylaw 2021
Water, Supply, Wastewater and Stormwater Bylaw 2021
Dog Control Policy 2021 and Dog Control Bylaw 2021
Proposed Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw 2021
Proposed Class 4 Gambling and TAB Venue Policy 2021 (preferred option) and Proposed Class 4 Gambling and TAB Venue Policy 2021 (Option 2)
Proposed Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2021.
Council wants to hear your feedback on the proposals before making a final decision. The 'statement of proposal' and drafts of the proposed policies/bylaws can be found in the document section on this page.
Once you've read these documents, if you want to make a submission you can do so by completing the form below. Alternatively see the section headed 'how to make a submission'. Please note submissions are made public. You can also address councillors in person at a hearing. If you wish to do so, please tick the box on the submission form. Hearings will be held on the 14th and 15th September 2021.
Councillors will consider all submissions and may make changes to the drafts before making a final decision. You can make a submission before 5pm on 6 August 2021.
By visiting a Council Office in either Fairlie and/or Twizel;
By mail to: Planning Department, Mackenzie District Council, Po Box 52, Main Street, Fairlie 7949.
Please note that submissions are publicly available.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Policy and Bylaw consultation process, please contact the Planning Department via email at planning@mackenzie.govt.nz or call us on 03 685 9010.
We're here to help.
Timeline
Open
Consultation - Policies & Bylaws Review. has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions until 6 August 2021.
Hearings
Consultation - Policies & Bylaws Review. is currently at this stage
Submitters who requested to do so can address councillors at hearings to be held on 14th and 15th September 2021.
Deliberations & Amendments
this is an upcoming stage for Consultation - Policies & Bylaws Review.
Councillors will consider all submissions and instruct staff to make changes, if any are required.
Final adoption
this is an upcoming stage for Consultation - Policies & Bylaws Review.
The policies and bylaws will be formally adopted at a Council meeting and become active.