This year there will be several roads closed in Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Oxford during their respective Santa Parades.
Kaiapoi Santa Parade – Saturday 6 December 2025
The following roads will be closed between 12.30-4pm:
- Cridland Street East closed from No. 49 Cridland Street East to Ranfurly Street
- Dale Street closed from No. 9 Dale Street to Ranfurly Street
- Old North Road closed from No. 13 Old North Road to Ranfurly Street
- Ranfurly Street closed from Smith Street to Dale Street
- Sidey Quay closed from No. 26 Sidey Quay to Ranfurly Street
- Walker Street closed from No. 17 Walker Street to Ranfurly Street.
More information here.
Rangiora Santa Parade – Sunday 7 December 2025
The following roads will be closed between 11am-5pm:
- Church Street from Dudley Aquatic Centre to High Street
- Queen Street from King Street to Church Street

The following roads will be closed between 1-4pm:
- King Street from Queen Street to Blackett Street
- Durham Street from Blake Street to High Street
- Percival Street from Queen Street to High Street
- Victoria Street from Queen Street to High Street
- High Street from Church Street to Ivory Street
- Alfred Street from Percival Street to Victoria Street
- Queen Street from King Street to Victoria Street
More information here.
Oxford Christmas Parade – Sunday 14 December 2025
The following roads will be closed between 10:30am-2pm:
- Main Street from High Street to Burnt Hill Road
- Bay Road from No. 52 to Main Street
- Transport Lane from High Street to Burnett Street
- Burnett Street from Transport Lane to Main Street
More information here.

Image thanks to Kaiapoi Promotion Association.
Detours will be in place to allow drivers and public transport to continue.
