Fire control

Council no longer handle fire seasons or fire permits. Please contact Fire and Emergency NZ for information, see below for details.

Check the fire season in your area

For more information:

• Check if you need a fire permit before lighting a fire. For information about the fire season status throughout the country visit www.checkitsalright.nz.
• Visit website: Fire and Emergency New Zea​land​
• Email: firepermit.enquiries@fireandemergency.nz​
• Phone: 0800 658 628
  
• If you are calling about a dangerous fire you are aware of please dial 111.

Smoke and Nuisance Fires

To report a nuisance smoke fire causing any health related issues please phone us on 0800 492 452.  

For all air pollution/noxious smoke complaints (such as burning plastics and tyres etc.) please contact Waikato Regional Council on 0800 800 401.

Fire hazards

Any potential fire hazard, such as dry vegetation or long grass please contact Fire and Emergency New Zealand