Wood Street revitalisation to wrap up with a street party

Works on Wood Street and surrounds are almost complete!

The central part opened in time for Labour Weekend and all the extra visitors. Our contractors and project team are wrapping up the last of the work this month, ahead of the busy summer period. 

Next week the HEB team will do two more evenings of overnight work, Tuesday 11 November and Wednesday 12 November between 9pm and 6am, to complete asphalting on Ellen Street and Wood Street. During the overnight works Wood Street will be closed at Molesworth Drive (open as normal during the day). Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work to improve Wood Street and surrounds.

Mark your diaries for a family-friendly street party in collaboration with Wood Street businesses taking place on Thursday 20 November, 4.30 to 8.30pm. There will be twilight shopping, entertainment, local music, a treasure hunt and more!

The event is open to everyone and is a street party, with many of the shops and restaurants open late. There will be kapahaka from Mangawhai Beach School on the main stage, and entertainment from Circus Kumarani, as well as facepainting and a treasure hunt for children.

Confirmed performances from:

Sojourn

The Panimals (steel drums)

Maggie Burke

Breaking Ground

Kdebt

DJ Damian Rowe

Jon Clist

And more

Please note: we’re not providing catering but are encouraging everyone to support the Wood Street businesses, many of whom will be open for the duration of the event. There is a prize raffle – with free entry for those who make purchases at participating businesses.