The Fire Season is now Open
From 6 May 2020, an Open fire season has been declared. During an Open fire season, fires may be lit in the open air without a permit. If you do need to light a fire, please ensure all measures are in place to prevent the fire from escaping. For any queries, visit the Council website or phone the Council on (07) 306 9009.
The Annual Restricted Fire Season
A Restricted fire season applies in the Kawerau district from October 1 to April 30 each year. The Restricted fire season may be reduced or extended depending on prevailing climatic conditions and associated fire risks.
During Restricted fire seasons, fire permits are required at any time for the lighting of fires in the open air.
A Prohibited fire season may be specified having regard to:
- Prevailing climatic conditions
- Assessed fire risks
- The opinions ofthe Fire Service
- Advice of the rural fire officer (including the surrounding fire district)
The lighting of fires in the open air is prohibited during a Prohibited fire season.
Approved incinerators, barbeques and hangi or umu are not classified as fires in the open air and are permitted in any season.
The district is regularly surveyed to identify fire hazard situations and to ensure property owners keep sections mowed to prevent the development of fire hazards.
At other times, an Open fire season prevails when lighting of fires in the open air is not prohibited or restricted.
For further information phone Council on (07) 306 9009.