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Claire Taylor

Reporter · NZ

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Sep 4, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · Claire Taylor, Local Democracy Reporting

    Mackenzie council investigating 655 properties (opens the original)

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    A probe into potential breaches of short-term visitor accommodation rules has the Mackenzie District Council investigating 655 properties. The council launched a compliance programme to tackle the issue, and confirmed it had appointed an officer to investigate short-term accommodation listings in the district in July. Following the launch of the campaign, the council asked residents to dob-in any non-compliant accommodation providers and early last month it already had a list of 200 under invest

  2. Article · Aug 17, 2026 · Claire Taylor, Local Democracy reporter

    Alpine Fault quake could ‘split Tekapo in two’ (opens the original)

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    A major Alpine Fault rupture could leave communities in the Mackenzie district isolated, with warnings Tekapo could be split in two and cut off from critical emergency responders. The district council last week discussed the impact of an Alpine Fault rupture on the district, particularly with the Ostler fault zone running directly through it. The Ostler Fault sits east of the Alpine Fault, running about 65km from the Ben Ohau Range north of Twizel to the Ahuriri River in the Waitaki District. Ma

  3. Article · Aug 17, 2026 · Claire Taylor, local democracy reporter

    Residents ‘to push back’ on solar projects (opens the original)

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    Mackenzie residents have gathered to learn about proposed fast-tracked solar projects that will be decided by Wellington. Last week's meeting was held at the Twizel Events Centre and attracted around 125 locals. Twizel Community Board chairperson Mary Murdoch organised the event to help address the lack of local awareness. “We want to know what people think ... find out if they are happy or not,” Murdoch said. “And whether they want to do anything about it given the complete lack of ability to s

  4. Article · Aug 14, 2026 · Claire Taylor, Local Democracy reporter

    Concern Alpine Fault quake could cut off Tekapo (opens the original)

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    A major Alpine Fault rupture could leave communities in the Mackenzie District isolated, with councillors warning Tekapo could be split in two and cut off from critical emergency responders. Mackenzie District Council emergency management officer Nils Walzel presented a report to the council meeting last month, where he discussed new emergency response plans and district readiness. Councillors discussed the impact of an Alpine Fault rupture on the district, particularly with the Ostler fault zon

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