Traffic Management Plans
What is a Traffic Management Plan?
A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) details how a safe environment will be created for all road users or pedestrians while works or activities are undertaken on a road corridor.
The plan must detail all signage, temporary traffic controls, detours, and pedestrian/cyclist management, as applicable.
When is a Traffic Management Plan required?
A Traffic Management Plan is required for all activities which are undertaken on our Council’s Road Corridor. This includes, but is not limited to:
- any activities that will alter the surface of the road, footpath or verge,
- maintenance work on essential infrastructure,
- placement of pipes, ducts, or cabinets below or above the road surface,
- temporary work or loading zones,
- construction of new vehicle crossings or maintenance of them, and
- any organised events.
Works such as mowing urban or rural verges are usually excluded.
If you have any concerns, please contact us on 07 868 0200 to discuss specific issues.
What is a Road Corridor?
A Road Corridor is defined as the area of land between the legal boundaries of one property to the boundary of the property on the opposite side of the road. The Road Corridor includes the nature-strip, or berm, and footpath.
Who approves a Traffic Management Plan?
All Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) must be submitted via the Council’s Corridor-Access-Request platform (Submitica), and approved by a Council authorised Traffic Management Coordinator (TMC).
From 1 July 2026, Council has adopted the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM), replacing the previous Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM). All new TMP applications must comply with NZGTTM requirements. Existing approvals or contracts may continue under previous provisions unless otherwise specified by Council. Please note that additional permits or approvals may be required alongside a TMP, depending on the nature of the works.
Public Liability and Legal Consequences
Any works undertaken in the Road Corridor without an approved consent may leave the person or persons instructing the works personally liable to prosecution.
All works undertaken will require current public liability insurance.
Moratorium dates for the 2026/2027 Financial Year
In an attempt to minimise the impact on shoppers, retail businesses and holiday traffic, we ask that any works that are underway in the Thames-Coromandel District are to be halted and all surfaces reinstated to a tidy and safe condition before the start of the moratorium period (cyclic works are exempt).
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Holiday Event
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Embargo End
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16:00 Thu 9th July |
08:00 Mon 13th July |
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Labour Day
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October, Monday 26th
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16:00 Fri 23rd Oct
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08:00 Tue 27th Oct
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Christmas Day
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December, Friday 25th
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16:00 Fri 18th Dec
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Boxing Day
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December, Saturday 26th
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2027
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New Year's Day
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January, Friday 1st
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January, Saturday 2nd
Observed Mon 4th Jan
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08:00 Tue 5th Jan
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Auckland Anniversary
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January, Friday 29th
Observed Mon 1st Feb
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16:00 Friday 29th Jan
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08:00 Tue 2nd Feb
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Waitangi Day
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February, Saturday 6th
Observed Mon 8th Feb
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16:00 Fri 5th Feb
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08:00 Tue 9th Feb
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Good Friday
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March, Friday 26th
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16:00 Thu 25 Mar
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Easter Monday
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March, Monday 29th
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08:00 Tuesday 30th Mar
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Anzac Day
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April, Sunday 25th
Observed Mon 26th Apr
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16:00 Thu 23rd Apr
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08:00 Tue 27th Apr
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King's Birthday
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June, Monday 7th
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16:00 Friday 4th Jun
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08:00 Tuesday 8th Jun
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Matariki
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June, Friday 25th
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16:00 Thursday 24th Jun
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08:00 Monday 28th Jun
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