Event Planning & Support - Organising an Event

Dragon boaters at the waterfront

The Council seeks to balance its support for community events such as protests, parades, sports and cultural events with the interests of public safety and minimal nuisance.

Sometimes you need to get special permission from the Council to hold street events.

Notify the City Events team if you are organising an activity or event that may:

• affect vehicle or pedestrian traffic
• increase traffic to a specific area (concerts, sports)
• require a road or footpath closure (parades, marches, runs, rallies)
• require signage next to a road.

Permission to Use a Road or Footpath

Any organisation, business or individual who is planning an activity that requires closure of a vehicle lane, parking area or footpath needs permission from the Council. This could apply to the following activities:

• a protest, march or rally
• a parade, street celebration or cultural event
• a race or run.

Apply for Permission

To apply for permission, contact the Street Activities Coordinator to discuss your activity.

We take about 10 working days to process requests for simple closures. Complex closures can take much longer, depending on the scale of your event.

Fees may apply to recover administration and planning costs.

Charles Agate
Street Activities Coordinator

Planning Meeting

Once you have applied for permission, a meeting is arranged with either the City Events team or Road Protection team to review any other requirements that are relevant to your event. These may include:

• traffic and pedestrian management plans
• emergency management plans
• risk management issues
• health and safety
• public liability insurance.

Related Links

• Event Checklist
• Roads & Traffic

Department Details:
Event Planning and Support (Recreation Wellington)