If you are planning event or activity that is likely to change/impact the normal use of the road and/or footpath then you may be required to submit a traffic management plan (TMP). Typical types of events/activities that require a TMP are:

• Parades, street celebrations or cultural events
• Educational i.e. conferences, awards
• Sports events - races, walking, tournaments
• Markets
• Protest, rally or march etc.

Use the checklist below to see if a TMP is required.

Will your event or activity:

• Affect vehicle or pedestrian traffic?
• Increase traffic to a specific area?
• Require a road/footpath to be partially or fully closed?
• Require signage next to a road?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, please contact our Transportation team to discuss your event.

Traffic Management Plans must be provided by a suitably qualified person authorised (STMS qualified) to submit plans. Council can assist with providing contacts of STMS qualified persons. Traffic management professionals can also advise on:

• What resources are required
• Whether the use of volunteer marshals is acceptable
• Sourcing the required signage
• Sourcing barriers and high visibility clothing

For an event that may require a road closure, Council requires a written application at least 12 weeks prior to the activity to satisfy legislative requirements.

There are costs associated with traffic management plans and temporary road closures, which the event organiser will be required to pay.

Events on State Highways

If your event/activity is on a State Highway you will also need to contact the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) for approval.

For more information contact: 

Transportation Team
Whakatane District Council
roading@whakatane.govt.nz
Ph: 07 306 0500