Fire and Emergency New Zealand operates under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017. 

Fire and Emergency New Zealand benefits the public by providing security to both public and private rural property owners in the Waitomo District, reducing the risk of widespread damage to forestry and farms and the related negative economic impact on the District as a whole.

If there's a property in your neighbourhood that you believe is a health or safety hazard due to an unkept section, you might first try talking to the property owner.

If this does not resolve the problem, contact Waitomo District Council on 0800 932 4357 to report a concern that does not present a fire risk, such as hoarding and other nuisance issues including vermin control.

If your concern is a fire risk, you can let Fire and Emergency New Zealand know about it by completing the online form available here. Or call 0800 658 628.

Please note that Fire and Emergency are only able to take action to deal with genuine fire hazards, and not where the property is just unsightly or presents a health hazard.