A one-day festival experience running from 3pm to midnight around the Wellington Waterfront.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe festival is expected to attract 23,000 attendees, including visitors from across New Zealand and overseas.<\/p>\n
It is forecast to provide a significant boost to Wellington\u2019s hospitality, retail, accommodation, and tourism sectors. The multi-year agreement signals long-term investment in Wellington as a home for major international events.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wellington now joins major cities such as Miami, Tokyo, and Sydney as a host of this internationally renowned festival.<\/p>\n
Road closures and access<\/h2>\n
Some restricted access starts from Sunday 29 March around the event site. <\/p>\n
From 7pm, Thursday 9 April to 6pm, Saturday 11 April, there will be a partial temporary closure of the Wellington Waterfront between Waitangi Park and Odlins Plaza, including Te Papa Promenade and part of Taranaki Street Wharf. There will be clear diversions in place for pedestrians and cyclist.<\/p>\n
All businesses on the Wellington Waterfront remain open for business.<\/p>\n
Key access information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Temporary lane closures and restricted vehicle access will be in place around the Te Papa \/ Taranaki Street \/ Cable Street \/ Herd Street \/ Jervois Quay area from 2pm, Friday 10 April to 2am, Saturday 11 April.<\/li>\n
- Pedestrian and cycle routes will change, with some traffic redirected via Tory Street during peak periods \u2013 please dismount where required, and follow diversions as directed.<\/li>\n
- Barnett Street car park will be closed from 3.30pm, Sunday 5 April to 5pm, Monday 13 April. <\/li>\n
- Clyde Quay car park on Herd Street will be closed from Monday 6 April to Sunday 12 April. Access to marina and residents\u2019 parking will remain available.<\/li>\n
- Temporary fencing and security will be in place around the waterfront for health and safety during peak traffic times with significant events happening in the area.<\/li>\n
- The Te Papa slip lane entrance will be closed for part of the event period.<\/li>\n
- Temporary no parking and no stopping restrictions will apply on several nearby streets, including sections reserved for authorised or residential access only.<\/li>\n
- Dedicated taxi and rideshare pick-up\/drop-off locations will operate, please follow signage and staff directions.<\/li>\n
- Harbourside Market will be relocated to Reading Cinema car park on Wakefield Street on Sunday 12 April.<\/li>\n
- The skate bowl and p\u00e9tanque terrain\u00a0<\/span>in Waitangi Park will be closed before, after and during the festival.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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