City council and police are appealing to residents and visitors to put their safety first while celebrating this New Year's Eve - especially at Mount Maunganui.
Both Mount Drury and Leisure Island would be fenced off and the beach would be well lit in an effort to keep the Mount safe during festivities on the night.
A 24-hours-a-day alcohol ban in Mount Maunganui would include Hull Rd and Tweed St and be in place between December 26 and January 6.
There would be some road closures, parking restrictions and traffic management throughout the day and evening on December 31.
As the traditional council-organised event on Mount Main Beach was cancelled mayor Greg Brownless wanted every one to understand the changes and to plan ahead.