He Rau Oranga Trust has requested the closure of the following roads to conduct the Waitara Night Markets Christmas at the Awa.
Date and period of closure: from 12pm to 10pm on Saturday 12th December 2026.
Roads to be closed:
· West Quay from Whitaker Street East down (not including) Courthouse Lane.
· West Quay from Whitaker Street East Corner down West Quay/McLean Street Intersection (which excludes McLean Street).
· West Quay down Wrights Lane up to Courthouse Lane (not including Courthouse Lane).
The application is being considered under the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965. Submissions to the closure should reach New Plymouth District Council by 4pm on 3 June 2026
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.
Page last updated: 11:50am Wed 20 May 2026