The Targa Rally – also known as The Ultimate Road Race – is travelling through the Tararua District on Sunday 19 October 2025.

Date of closure: Sunday 19 October 2025

Period of closure: 10:20am – 3:15pm

• Road to be closed: Tourere Road
  Affected Intersection: Ahiweka Road
• Road to be closed: Ormondville Te-Uri Road
  Affected Intersection: Maunga Road
• Road to be closed: Mangahei Road
  Affected intersections: Ngapaeruru, Tuturewa and Okarae Road
• Road to be closed: Route 52-0044
  Affected Intersections: Millstream, Tahuokaretu, Esdaile, Franklin, Angora, Shed, Herbertville and Birch Road East
• Road to be closed: Wimbledon - up to CHB Boundary.

Please plan your travel accordingly and follow any detours or instructions from traffic management personnel.

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About Targa New Zealand – 30th Anniversary

In 2025, Targa New Zealand celebrates 30 years of The Ultimate Road Race. The event spans five days, covering 900km of closed-road special stages and 1,000km of scenic touring, taking drivers through Pukekohe, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, and Hawkes Bay.

Each day begins early with pre-race inspections, warm-ups, and competitive stages averaging 25km each. Drivers and co-drivers experience high-speed racing with precision timing, punctuated only by service stops and lunch. The day ends with parc fermé, car maintenance, and preparation for the next stage.

Targa New Zealand is more than a race – it’s an unforgettable experience for drivers, co-drivers, crews, and communities along the route.

Learn more: Targa New Zealand | Join the Ultimate Road Race