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Mackenzie District Council lacks power to block cell tower installation

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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A community board in Twizel launched a petition against the installation of a third cell tower in the town center. A spokesperson for the Mackenzie District Council confirmed that the council does not have the power to refuse consent for the tower installation. The council stated that under the Telecommunications Act 2001, the tower could be placed in the road reserve area without requiring consent or consultation.

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Why it matters

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The situation highlights that national legislation overrides local authority in certain infrastructure decisions. This limits the ability of the Mackenzie District Council to control local development and infrastructure deployment within its jurisdiction.

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  • Mackenzie District CouncilSpeculative

    The council might face limitations on its ability to manage local infrastructure contracts and costs.

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