“Many people arrived early and all at once.”The spokesperson said traffic volumes were affected by large numbers of people travelling to Te Arai Links, which was “likely also because of the public holiday”. Despite the slow start – and some festivalgoers spending up to four hours in traffic - the spokesperson said Shipwrecked’s traffic management plan had performed better than expected. Te Arai Links North Course. Some drivers heading into Shipwrecked Festival in Te Arai, Auckland, reported waiting in queues for more than four hours on Atkins Rd in the heat. Photo / Tiffany Firth“Shipwrecked is an annual event but the golf course and development traffic is ongoing.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 08, 2026 07:00 UTC