Upcoming proposed and approved road closures associated with events
Proposed road closures
| Road | Closure Date and Time | Reason | Regulation |
|---|
Approved road closures
Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 10, notice is hereby given that the following road(s) will be temporarily closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period and reasons indicated:
| Road | Closure Date and Time | Reason | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Road | 11 April 2026 | YMCA Mud Run | LGA 1974 S1, c11(e) |
Queen Street (from King Street to Edward Street) Memorial Avenue (from Queen Street to Princes Street) | 25 April 2026 from 5:00 am to 7:30 am | South Canterbury RSA Dawn Service | LGA 1974 S1, c11(e) |
| Talbot Street (Hislop Street to Cox Street) | 25 April 2026 from 9:00 am to 9:45 am | Geraldine RSA ANZAC Service | LGA 1974 S1, c11(e) |
| Domain Avenue, Temuka (Fergusson Dr to Wilkin Street) | 25 April 2026 from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm | Temuka RSA ANZAC Service | LGA 1974 S1, c11(e) |
Planning an event in the road corridor?
If you are organising an event that has any impact on the road corridor, there are a number of things you will need to consider.
What is the road corridor?
The road corridor is the area of land (including the road) between property boundaries:
How do I apply?
From July 1, 2024, Timaru District Council has changed the process by which Temporary Road Closures for events are approved.
Council Officers can no longer approve applications for road closures, the decision to approve an application must be approved by Timaru District Council Elected Members at a public scheduled meeting.
Applications are required to be submitted at least 90 days before your planned event. When you submit your application, you will be advised of the estimated decision date. We strongly encourage early application to ensure your event can proceed to its planned timeframe.
To apply for a Temporary Road Closure to hold an event; complete the application form and submit it to CAR@timdc.govt.nz
You will be contacted by Council staff should further information be required during processing and/or to notify you of Council's decision.
What do I need to consider?
Traffic management planning
Traffic management planning
Well-prepared applications help keep the road network safe and reduce delays. The NZEA Planned Public Events Practice Note provides guidance on:
- Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)
- Expectations for event organisers
- Reducing back‑and‑forth during assessment
Traffic management planning
Well-prepared applications help keep the road network safe and reduce delays. The NZEA Planned Public Events Practice Note provides guidance on:
- Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)
- Expectations for event organisers
- Reducing back‑and‑forth during assessment
Location approval
The location of the road closure also needs to be approved by the appropriate Road Controlling Authority (RCA).
- Local roads: Timaru District Council
- State Highways: NZTA - NZ Transport Agency
If your event is also affecting a state highway, approval from NZTA is required. Visit the NZTA website below
Accessing our state highways | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
The location of the road closure also needs to be approved by the appropriate Road Controlling Authority (RCA).
- Local roads: Timaru District Council
- State Highways: NZTA - NZ Transport Agency
If your event is also affecting a state highway, approval from NZTA is required. Visit the NZTA website below
Accessing our state highways | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Advertising and signage
Road closures must be legally advertised. Council officers do this by adding proposed road closures to this webpage above. This ensures compliance with the Local Government Act 1974, which requires public notice of a road closure to be advertised at least 42 days before the proposed closure period.
There are also rules about where temporary event signage can be placed. Click here to view an overview of these rules.
Road closures must be legally advertised. Council officers do this by adding proposed road closures to this webpage above. This ensures compliance with the Local Government Act 1974, which requires public notice of a road closure to be advertised at least 42 days before the proposed closure period.
There are also rules about where temporary event signage can be placed. Click here to view an overview of these rules.
Advertising and its costs
With your application, you must submit a Communications Plan explaining how it will be implemented.
It must show how you’ll notify:
- Residents
- Businesses
- Other affected road users
This ensures affected residents and businesses are aware of the closure and can plan accordingly (for example, if access, deliveries, or on‑street parking are affected).
You can:
- Use your own template, or
- Use the Council template below
With your application, you must submit a Communications Plan explaining how it will be implemented.
It must show how you’ll notify:
- Residents
- Businesses
- Other affected road users
This ensures affected residents and businesses are aware of the closure and can plan accordingly (for example, if access, deliveries, or on‑street parking are affected).
You can:
- Use your own template, or
- Use the Council template below
Public liability insurance
The Timaru District Council requires the Event Organisation (you) to have public liability insurance in place to indemnify yourself and Council against claims from the public arising from accidents.
For most events, a minimum cover of $1,000,000 is required, although some events may require higher cover.
The Timaru District Council requires the Event Organisation (you) to have public liability insurance in place to indemnify yourself and Council against claims from the public arising from accidents.
For most events, a minimum cover of $1,000,000 is required, although some events may require higher cover.
Health and safety at your event
Event organisers are responsible for the health and safety of participants, employees (including volunteers), and spectators.
Smaller events require a risk register, while larger or more complex events require a health and safety plan.
For guidance, contact Timaru District Council on 03 687 7200 or email enquiry@timdc.govt.nz.
Event organisers are responsible for the health and safety of participants, employees (including volunteers), and spectators.
Smaller events require a risk register, while larger or more complex events require a health and safety plan.
For guidance, contact Timaru District Council on 03 687 7200 or email enquiry@timdc.govt.nz.
Licenses you may require
Special licences may be required for the sale or supply of items such as food or alcohol.
Read more about special licenses on this webpage.
Special licences may be required for the sale or supply of items such as food or alcohol.
Read more about special licenses on this webpage.
Event hire (location)
If you wish to hold an event in one of the Facilities or Parks managed by Timaru District Council, see this webpage for how to make a booking.
If you wish to hold an event in one of the Facilities or Parks managed by Timaru District Council, see this webpage for how to make a booking.
Full standard conditions
The following items are standard conditions of road closure/temporary traffic management approval. Application approval may be subject to additional special conditions at the discretion of Timaru District Council. If this applies to your application, a Council officer will discuss it with you.
- The Timaru District Council requires the Event Organisation (you) to have public liability insurance arranged for the event, to indemnify yourself and Council against claims from the public arising from accidents.
- The Event is to be undertaken in accordance with a Temporary Traffic Management Plan approved by the appropriate Road Controlling Authority (RCA).
- The Event Organisation is required to submit a Communications Plan for their event with this application form and implement this plan.
- The Event Organisation is required to ensure that all staff at the event (including volunteers) comply with any instructions from NZ Police, Council Officers and Traffic Management Staff.
- The Event Organisation will be responsible for meeting the cost of any damage to public property, including roads.
- The Event Organisation will be responsible for ensuring the streets and surrounding areas be left in a clean and tidy condition.
- The Event Organisation is required to ensure compliance with any other relevant regulation/bylaw pertaining to the event (for example, health and safety, food/liquor licenses, waste management).
The following items are standard conditions of road closure/temporary traffic management approval. Application approval may be subject to additional special conditions at the discretion of Timaru District Council. If this applies to your application, a Council officer will discuss it with you.
- The Timaru District Council requires the Event Organisation (you) to have public liability insurance arranged for the event, to indemnify yourself and Council against claims from the public arising from accidents.
- The Event is to be undertaken in accordance with a Temporary Traffic Management Plan approved by the appropriate Road Controlling Authority (RCA).
- The Event Organisation is required to submit a Communications Plan for their event with this application form and implement this plan.
- The Event Organisation is required to ensure that all staff at the event (including volunteers) comply with any instructions from NZ Police, Council Officers and Traffic Management Staff.
- The Event Organisation will be responsible for meeting the cost of any damage to public property, including roads.
- The Event Organisation will be responsible for ensuring the streets and surrounding areas be left in a clean and tidy condition.
- The Event Organisation is required to ensure compliance with any other relevant regulation/bylaw pertaining to the event (for example, health and safety, food/liquor licenses, waste management).
Last updated: 01 Apr 2026