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Request for Temporary Road Closure: National Pipe Band Championships

Road Closure
PUBLISHED: 13 JAN 2026

Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands Association has requested the closure of the following roads to conduct the National Pipe Band Championships.

Dates and period of closures: from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 21 March 2026.

Road to be closed:

·          James Street.

·          Carrington Street.

·          Elliot Street.

The application is be considered under the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965. Submissions to the closure should reach New Plymouth District Council by 4pm Wednesday 28 January. Submissions must be made on the road closure form, which is available online at npdc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay, or by contacting the Council on 06-759 6060 or enquiries@npdc.govt.nz.

Emergency vehicles will have unrestricted access at all times.

During the proposed period of closure, an approved traffic management plan will provide for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use the roads.