This page is regularly updated as new events and road closures are approved.
If you have any questions, contact: streetactivities@wcc.govt.nz
October
Saturday 28 October
Event: Spring into Tawa
Road closure: 5am to 5pm
- Main Road (between Lyndhurst Road intersection and Surrey Street roundabout)
- Main Road bus stops #3956 and #3916 moved to Oxford Street
- Disabled parking available behind Pink Pineapple
- No parking within the road closure site
- Parking restrictions will apply around the event
Contact: Miranda, operations@springintotawa.nz
November
Sunday 5 November
Event: Shelly Bay Seal Sprint
Road closure (to be approved): 7am to 6pm, Massey Road (northern entrance of Shelly Bay Defence Base to north end of Scorching Bay)
Contact: Jody Seabright, jody@seabrightmotorsport.co.nz
Saturday 11 November
Event: Brooklyn Community Festival
Road closure (to be approved): 10am to 10.30pm, Harrison Street (10–14 to the end)
Rain day: Saturday 18 November
Contact: Scottie Reeve, scottie.reeve@gmail.com
Saturday 18 November
Event: Polish Christmas Market
Road closure (to be approved): 6.00am to 11.30pm, Rhodes Street (between Riddiford Street and Ferguson Street)
Arney Street (All of Arney Street)
Rain day: Sunday 19 November 6.00am to 11.30pm
Saturday 25 November
Event: Beers at the Basin
Road closure: 6am Tuesday 21 November to 5pm Tuesday 28 November
- Slip Lane (between Buckle Street and Ellice Street)
Contact: Damien – Arada Promotions, damien@aradapromotions.co.nz
December
Sunday 3 December
Event: Kilbirnie Christmas Parade
Road closures (to be approved): 6am to 12 noon
- Bay Road (between Rongotai Road and Coutts Street)
- Mahora Street (South of entrance to Pak'nSave carpark)
- Rolling parade (Mahora Street, Rongotai Road, Bay Road, Coutts Street)
Contact: Susie Jones, info@krl.org.nz
Wednesday 20 December 2023 - Sunday 29 January 2024
Event: Domestic T20 Cricket at the Basin
Road closure (to be approved): 8am to 9pm
Slip Lane Buckle Street and Ellice Street.
- Wednesday 20 December 2023 to Sunday 24 December 2023 8am to 9pm
- Friday 12 January 2024 to Monday 15th January 2024 8.00am to 9pm
- Sunday 21 January 2024 to Monday 22 January 2024 8am to 9pm
- Wednesday 25 January 2024 to Thursday 26 January 2024 8am to 9.00pm
- Friday 27 January 2024 to Sunday 29 January 2024 8am to 9.00pm
Contact: Ryan Holiday 021 971 224
February 2024
Sunday 11 February
Event: Island Bay Festival
Road closure: 6am - 6pm
- Reef Street between The Esplanade and The Parade.
- The Esplanade between Derwent Street and Brighton Street.
- Avon Street Festival parade, rolling closures 10.30 - 11.15am. Set up Avon Street then into Reef Street.
Contact: Mike Jones Island Bay Enhancement Trust,
Mikeds.jones@gmail.com
March 2024
Sunday 17 March
Event: Alexander Road Sealed Hill Climb
Road closure (to be approved): 7am to 6pm, Alexandra Road (Constable Street to Lookout Road)
Contact: Jody Seabright, jody@seabrightmotorsport.co.nz