2025 Santa Parades and Market Days

There's a lot of activity happening across December that will require some route changes. You can see them all below for Tasman and Nelson. 

Richmond Santa Parade

Sunday 7 December

Queen Street is the Santa Parade route, which means the Richmond interchange will close for the day. Both route 1 & 2 will detour along Talbot Street, in both directions. There will be temporary bus stops in place. This detour will be in place for the whole day.

R1 - all bus stops on Champion Road, Hill Street, and Upper Queen St will close for the day

R 2 - All bus stops on Wensley Road and Bateup Road will close for the day. There will be a temporary stop near Waimea Village. 

Motueka Santa Parade

Friday 12 December

The last service of the day will be affected by the road closure. The final stop for the service will be at 40 Greenwood Street.