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Outdoor fires

Be fire safe. Always do a safety check before you light any type of outdoor fire. If you start or see a fire that is out of control, call 111 from a safe place. To report offensive smoke from fire, call our pollution hotline on 09 377 3107.

Check if you can light a fire in your area

Find out what kind of fires you can light on your property.

Rules for outdoor fires

Find out what rules apply for outdoor fires, including residential or business areas, public areas, and the Hauraki Gulf islands.

Permanent outdoor fireplaces and ovens

On private land, you can light a small heating or cooking fire. Find out how to keep them safe.

Fireworks, Guy Fawkes bonfires and sky lanterns

The rules for fireworks, Guy Fawkes bonfires and sky lanterns in Auckland.

Report smoke and pollution from fires

How to report smoke or pollution and what we can do about it.

Fire permit application and renewal

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now responsible for fire permit applications and fire permit renewals.

Complain about an overgrown section

Council can investigate overgrown sections if they are a health hazard.