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Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2019 March Fire Permits and Fire Restrictions

Fire Permits and Fire Restrictions

19 Mar 2019

Waitomo District Council no longer issues fire permits. Visit the Fire Emergency NZ website checkitsalright.nz  

Fire Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) now set fire seasons, issue fire permits and deal with the removal of fire hazards, including vegetation. 

Current fire status

Find your urban or rural fire status at Check It’s Alright Before You Light