Civil Defence & Rural Fire

Civil defence status

Current situation - Normal

Check the tsunami evacuation maps

Monitor river levels and rainfall data

Check road condition updates 

Current rural fire season status

Rural - Open.  No permit required.  If you have a big burn, please tell us first.
Rural townships - Restricted 
City (Urban) - Restricted
Beaches - Restricted

Check fire weather and wind data

To apply for a permit or for information about fire permits 

Read or download Is your property at risk from fire?

Definition of rural fire seasons

Restricted

Fire by permit only.  No fire may be lit in the open air without a permit.
Check information about fire permits

Prohibited

Total fire ban. No fire may be lit in the open air, except gas cookers. 
Some exceptions may be made, contact us first.