Your guide to planning an event in the Tararua District
20 January 2026
Are you organising a community get-together, festival, market or celebration in the Tararua District?
Tararua District Council has launched a new online guide to help you plan, manage and deliver safe and successful events in our district. This guide brings together everything you need to know - from initial planning and risk management to permits, licences and bookings. Whether your event is large or small, the guide walks you through:
- Creating an event plan that sets out your purpose, location, audience and logistics
- Booking parks, reserves or community facilities with Council
- Health & Safety and Risk Management planning
- Traffic management and road closures if needed
- Requirements for food stalls and alcohol licences
- Waste minimisation and environmental considerations
- Funding and resource options available for community events
This new resource is a great starting point for anyone bringing people together - saving time, clarifying responsibilities and ensuring your event runs smoothly from start to finish - view the guide by visiting Planning an event in Tararua | Tararua District Council