Manawatū District Council
Decision number: MDC 25-28/385
Meeting date: 02/09/2026
Subject: Amendment to Silver Fern Rally Closure
Resolution:
That the Council, pursuant to Section 342 (b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, permit the following roads to be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic between 08.55am and 01.25pm on Thursday 3 December 2026, for the purpose of allowing Ultimate Rally Group Ltd to conduct the Silver Fern Rally 2026. This remains subject to the receipt of current Public Liability Insurance and an approved Traffic Management Plan.
Roads proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic:
Sandon Block Road - from its intersection with Waipuru Road/Mangamako Road until its change into Sandon Block Road Extension.
Sandon Block Road Extension - from its intersection with Sandon Block Road, until 200metres before its intersection with State Highway 54 (Cheltenham Hunterville Road)
* Note: To assist with the stage security, the closure is also to include 120 metres of each adjoining road, from where it intersects with the road being applied for.
Adjoining Roads: Mangatieka Road (no exit).
Attachments:
- Report - Amendment to Silver Fern Rally Closure.pdf (370KB)
- Supporting Attachment - Residents Letter Revised Peep-O-Day Waipuru Road Stage Route.pdf (220KB)
Moved by: Cr Raewyn Loader
Seconded by: Cr Alison Short
Result: Carried (12-0)