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Reduced services
More Many of our services are closed over Christmas but our contact centre will prioritise urgent safety calls. Check our website or read Our Auckland for information on services that are closed or reduced over summer - Learn moreReduced services

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Check if you can light a fire in your area

Our tip

If a fire is a risk to person or property, call 111 and ask for the Fire Service.

Why we have outdoor fire rules

  • to protect people and communities from fire
  • to protect Auckland's air quality
  • to prevent unnecessary emergency fire calls.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand responsibilities

Fire and Emergency New Zealand:

  • declares fire seasons within Auckland
  • issues and renews fire permits.

Fire seasons

Check the current fire season, then click "Check and apply now" to view the fire season map.

Apply for or renew a fire permit

For all outdoor fires, you need a current fire permit.

Apply for a permit or renew your existing permit.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will assess your application and issue or decline a permit.

Report a problem with a fire

If you have fire safety concerns, visit Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

See Report smoke and pollution from fires for details on reporting nuisance from smoke and pollution.

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