Roads affected by the 2025 Targa Rally

Published 7 October 2025

Corrected 18 October 2025

Correction: Updated Road Closure Information – Targa Rally 2025

18 October 2025

Previous notifications from Tararua District Council regarding temporary road closures for the 2025 Targa Rally omitted some affected areas (Stage: Route 52 – Porangahao). We apologise for this error.

The correct road closures are detailed in the resident letters below, as provided by the event organisers. These letters include maps, closure times, and contact information for emergencies or property access. Residents within the affected areas should have already received these letters directly. If you need to enter or leave your property during the closure period, please refer to the phone number listed in the letter relevant to your area.

Thank you for your understanding and patience while we correct this information.

Public Notice of Temporary Road Closure

7 October 2025

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.

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