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Fire season and permits

Before you light a fire outside, check the season. It changes with the weather.

The Pukenui Region is in a

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What each season means

  1. Open

    You can light an outdoor fire without a permit. Keep it small, keep water nearby, and never leave it.

  2. Restricted

    You need a fire permit for outdoor fires. Gas barbecues and pizza ovens are fine without one.

  3. Prohibited

    No outdoor fires at all. Existing permits are cancelled until the season changes.

Apply for a fire permit