Can I light a fire today nz?

You can light a fire in open air without a fire permit – as long as you do so safely, keep it under control, put it out properly, and have permission from the relevant land owner or occupier.

Can I light a fire in my backyard nz?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now responsible for fire permit applications and fire permit renewals. On private land, you can light a small heating or cooking fire.

What does total fire ban mean nz?

Prohibited Fire Season or Fire Ban A Prohibited Fire Season means no fires are permitted as the fire danger is too high. During a Prohibited Fire Season only gas barbeques can be used.

Can I have a bonfire nz?

If you’re allowed to light a bonfire in your area, you may need to first apply for a fire permit. Make sure you check the fire season and, if in doubt, contact us. If you’re not the property owner, check you have their permission before you apply for a permit.

Are open fireplaces legal in New Zealand?

If the premises have an open fireplace, it must be closed off, or its chimney must be blocked, in a way that prevents draughts into and out of the premises through the fireplace.

What does prohibited fire season mean?

A Prohibited Fire Season means there is a total ban on the lighting of any fires in open air. A Restricted Fire Season means a permit is required to light a fire in open air.

Is there a law on garden fires?

According to government guidance, there are no laws that prohibit you from burning rubbish and lighting bonfires in your garden. However, there are rules in place to prevent bonfires from causing a nuisance to neighbours or a hazard to safety, and there are certain types of waste you can and can’t burn.

What are the rules on garden fires?

It’s not illegal to light bonfires, and there are no official restrictions on when or how often they can be burned. The main concerns with bonfires in general however is safety, environmental damage – mainly from excessive smoke – any nuisance caused to neighbours or the public, and any danger to wildlife.