2613 days ago

Your guide to enjoying the concert

NPDC from New Plymouth District Council

Preparation for concert ‘A Summer’s Day Live’

• There are four entrances; Brooklands Drive gate, Racecourse gate through Pukekura Raceway, the Dell gate and Kaimata gate.
• If you require a seat, make sure it’s no bigger than a low sand chair.
• No bags larger than A4-size can be brought in to the venue. All bags will be checked. Umbrellas are also not permitted entry.
• We recommend bringing cash for the bars and food vendors. There will be no cash out facilities on site.

Parking
• Parking is available at Pukekura Raceway via Coronation Avenue. Limited parking available on Brooklands Road and surrounding streets.
• There are two P2 drop-off and pick-up areas at the bottom of Brooklands Drive and outside the Kaimata Street gate.

Food & Beverage
• While we allow picnic food, there is no BYO alcohol or commercial takeaway food and ensure your picnic bags are less than A4 in size. There will be plenty of food vendors and bars on site.
• Remember, no glass or drinks – only sealed, clear water bottles (up to 1L) are permitted.
• As part of our Taranaki Green Initiative beverages will be served in reusable cups for a small deposit. WOMAD Globelet cups will be accepted at the bars.
• No glass or cans permitted in the seated area, please ensure your drinks are poured into plastic cups before entering.
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Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?

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Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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