Whangārei Fireworks Spectacular proposed road closure

Event date: Saturday, 07 November 2026 | 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Pursuant to Schedule 10, clause 11(d) of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is given that for the purpose of the Whangārei Fireworks Spectacular, organised by the Northland Events Centre (2021) Trust, Whangarei District Council will, at its meeting on 24 September 2026, consider the proposal to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic:

Okara Drive, from the roundabout at Okara Drive and Porowini Avenue to the roundabout at Okara Drive and Port Road.

Period of closure: Saturday 7 November 2026, 2:00pm to 10:00pm.

During the proposed period of closure, the following provision will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic, which would otherwise use the road: Emergency services may use the closed road, and residents may use the closed road by arrangement with the organiser:

Northland Events Centre (2021) Trust
Phone: 09 430 4833

Any enquiries should be addressed to the Community Events Coordinator:

Whangarei District Council
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

When

Saturday, 07 November 2026 | 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location

Okara Drive, Whangārei, 0110, View Map

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General enquiries

Community Events Coordinator

Whangarei District Council
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Resident enquiries

Northland Events Centre (2021) Trust

Phone: 09 430 4833

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Kotuitui Whitinga closure

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