Mackenzie council focuses on road safety after vehicle mishaps

Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 14 Oct, 1:04pm

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Four council vehicle incidents, including two near-miss head-on collisions, occurred between July and September. These mishaps have prompted a renewed focus on staff fatigue and road safety in the Mackenzie. Councillors have highlighted the importance of reporting such incidents to police.

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First reported by The Press, Tue 13 Oct, 1:36pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 23 hours

The PressTue 13 Oct, 1:36pm

Council staff narrowly avoid head-on collisions (opens in new tab)
Otago Daily TimesWed 14 Oct, 1:04pm

Road safety focus in Mackenzie as council staff narrowly avoid two head-on crashes (opens in new tab)