Whakatāne District Council proposes to allow the closure of the below roads to traffic for the Light Up Whakatāne event on Saturday, 5 July 2025.
During the closure, provision will be made for access in emergency situations only.
Road Closures:
Kakaharoa Drive Carpark
Period of proposed closure:
Date of closure: Saturday, 5 July 2025
Time of closure: 7am – 9.30pm
Kakaharoa Drive Service Lane
Period of proposed closure:
Date of closure: Saturday, 5 July 2025
Time of closure: 2pm – 9.30pm
Rolling Closure for the Light Parade:
The Strand/Kakahoroa Carpark – Starting at the Kakahoroa Car Park via Kakahoroa Drive east to The Strand, along The Strand back to the Gap through to the Kakahoroa Car Park.
Period of proposed closure:
Date of closure: Saturday, 5 July 2025
Time of closure: 6.30pm – 7pm
This road closure is made under the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 1974.
It is an offence for anyone to use the road for ordinary traffic during this time unless permitted.
Thank you for your patience during this time.