Apply for a temporary road closure

Step 1.Consult with residents and businesses

You must consult all residents and businesses within the proposed road closure area, and others outside the area who may be affected.

It is your responsibility as the applicant to make sure that this consultation is thorough. Proof of consultation activities must be provided to us.

Step 2.Gather proof of insurance

Applicants are to provide proof to us that public liability insurance to the value of $1,000,000 is held.

Step 3.Prepare a Traffic Management Plan

A Traffic Management Plan, prepared by qualified personnel, must be provided to and approved by us.  The plan covers details such as detours and signage.

The NZTA website has guidance and two different forms, depending on the amount of disruption to public access.

Traffic management information (NZTA website)

Step 4.Bond and other fees

The event organisers are responsible for the cost of Council inspection before and after the event, for repairing any damage to roads and clearing up all rubbish after the event.

• a minimum cash bond of $2,000 or a Motorsport Association Bond Agreement for $2,000 minimum may be required. This fee must accompany the road closure application.
• a fee of $300.00 plus GST is charged for administration of applications for a single temporary road closure.
• in the case of multiple closure dates requested as a package, $100.00 plus GST is charged for each additional closure date after the first one. This fee may be waived for not for profit events.

Step 5.Complete application form

Complete the online application form and upload relevant documents, including proof of insurance and proof of consultation.

Application for a temporary road closure

Your bond payment must accompany your application.  Please contact us to discuss further.

Step 6.Application considered

All applications for temporary road closures are considered by our Infrastructure Committee. 

Step 7.Notify the public

We are required to advertise the proposed road closure in the local media.

The first notice details the proposal and asks for any objections.

If there are no objections (or objections have been resolved), a second notice advertises that the road closure will go ahead.

Step 8.Nominate an Event Controller

The applicant must nominate an individual as the event controller who will be available on the day to respond to any problems which come up.

Emergency services must have the ability to access the closed road at all times.

Step 1.Consult with residents and businesses

You must consult all residents and businesses within the proposed road closure area, and others outside the area who may be affected.

It is your responsibility as the applicant to make sure that this consultation is thorough. Proof of consultation activities must be provided to us.

Step 2.Gather proof of insurance

Applicants are to provide proof to us that public liability insurance to the value of $1,000,000 is held.

Step 3.Prepare a Traffic Management Plan

A Traffic Management Plan, prepared by qualified personnel, must be provided to and approved by us.  The plan covers details such as detours and signage.

The NZTA website has guidance and two different forms, depending on the amount of disruption to public access.

Traffic management information (NZTA website)

Step 4.Bond and other fees

The event organisers are responsible for the cost of Council inspection before and after the event, for repairing any damage to roads and clearing up all rubbish after the event.

• a minimum cash bond of $2,000 or a Motorsport Association Bond Agreement for $2,000 minimum may be required. This fee must accompany the road closure application.
• a fee of $300.00 plus GST is charged for administration of applications for a single temporary road closure.
• in the case of multiple closure dates requested as a package, $100.00 plus GST is charged for each additional closure date after the first one. This fee may be waived for not for profit events.

Step 5.Complete the form

Download the application, print and complete it by hand.

Application for temporary road closure(PDF, 247KB)

Step 6.Submit application and payment

Email the application and relevant documents to:

Email:  mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

Please ensure you include the proof of insurance and proof of consultation.

Your bond payment must accompany your application.  Please contact us to discuss payment.

Step 7.Application considered

All applications for temporary road closures are considered by our Infrastructure Committee. 

Step 8.Notify the public

We are required to advertise the proposed road closure in the local media.

The first notice details the proposal and asks for any objections.

If there are no objections (or objections have been resolved), a second notice advertises that the road closure will go ahead.

Step 9.Nominate an Event Controller

The applicant must nominate an individual as the event controller who will be available on the day to respond to any problems which come up.

Emergency services must have the ability to access the closed road at all times.

Step 1.Consult with residents and businesses

You must consult all residents and businesses within the proposed road closure area, and others outside the area who may be affected.

It is your responsibility as the applicant to make sure that this consultation is thorough. Proof of consultation activities must be provided to us.

Step 2.Gather proof of insurance

Applicants are to provide proof to us that public liability insurance to the value of $1,000,000 is held.

Step 3.Prepare a Traffic Management Plan

A Traffic Management Plan, prepared by qualified personnel, must be provided to and approved by us.  The plan covers details such as detours and signage.

The NZTA website has guidance and two different forms, depending on the amount of disruption to public access.

Traffic management information (NZTA website)

Step 4.Bond and other fees

The event organisers are responsible for the cost of Council inspection before and after the event, for repairing any damage to roads and clearing up all rubbish after the event.

• a minimum cash bond of $2,000 or a Motorsport Association Bond Agreement for $2,000 minimum may be required. This fee must accompany the road closure application.
• a fee of $300.00 plus GST is charged for administration of applications for a single temporary road closure.
• in the case of multiple closure dates requested as a package, $100.00 plus GST is charged for each additional closure date after the first one. This fee may be waived for not for profit events.

Step 5.Complete the form

Download the application, print and complete it by hand.

Application for temporary road closure(PDF, 247KB)

Step 6.Submit application and payment

Post the completed application and relevant documents to:

Whangarei District Council
Private Bag 9023
Whangārei 0148

Please ensure you include the proof of insurance and proof of consultation.

Your bond payment must accompany your application.  Please contact us to discuss payment.

Step 7.Application considered

All applications for temporary road closures are considered by our Infrastructure Committee. 

Step 8.Notify the public

We are required to advertise the proposed road closure in the local media.

The first notice details the proposal and asks for any objections.

If there are no objections (or objections have been resolved), a second notice advertises that the road closure will go ahead.

Step 9.Nominate an Event Controller

The applicant must nominate an individual as the event controller who will be available on the day to respond to any problems which come up.

Emergency services must have the ability to access the closed road at all times.

Step 1.Consult with residents and businesses

You must consult all residents and businesses within the proposed road closure area, and others outside the area who may be affected.

It is your responsibility as the applicant to make sure that this consultation is thorough. Proof of consultation activities must be provided to us.

Step 2.Gather proof of insurance

Applicants are to provide proof to us that public liability insurance to the value of $1,000,000 is held.

Step 3.Prepare a Traffic Management Plan

A Traffic Management Plan, prepared by qualified personnel, must be provided to and approved by us.  The plan covers details such as detours and signage.

The NZTA website has guidance and two different forms, depending on the amount of disruption to public access.

Traffic management information (NZTA website)

Step 4.Bond and other fees

The event organisers are responsible for the cost of Council inspection before and after the event, for repairing any damage to roads and clearing up all rubbish after the event.

• a minimum cash bond of $2,000 or a Motorsport Association Bond Agreement for $2,000 minimum may be required. This fee must accompany the road closure application.
• a fee of $300.00 plus GST is charged for administration of applications for a single temporary road closure.
• in the case of multiple closure dates requested as a package, $100.00 plus GST is charged for each additional closure date after the first one. This fee may be waived for not for profit events.

Step 5.Complete the form

Download the application, print and complete it by hand.

Application for temporary road closure(PDF, 247KB)

Step 6.Bring into us

Bring in the completed application, relevant documents and payment into one of our service centres.

Forum North customer service centre
7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays

Ruakākā service centre 
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closed public holidays

Please ensure you include the proof of insurance and proof of consultation.

Your bond payment must accompany your application. 

Step 7.Application considered

All applications for temporary road closures are considered by our Infrastructure Committee. 

Step 8.Notify the public

We are required to advertise the proposed road closure in the local media.

The first notice details the proposal and asks for any objections.

If there are no objections (or objections have been resolved), a second notice advertises that the road closure will go ahead.

Step 9.Nominate an Event Controller

The applicant must nominate an individual as the event controller who will be available on the day to respond to any problems which come up.

Emergency services must have the ability to access the closed road at all times.