Learn about Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s fire control powers and how we use them to reduce the risk of unwanted fire, particularly around outdoor fires, for the management of public safety.

The fire plans are specific to each area, and outline locally-appropriate triggers for declaring the beginning and end of fire seasons, prohibiting and restricting fire use, and the issuing of fire permits.

No matter what the fire season is, you still need to comply with our safety guidelines and any council bylaws and regional council requirements relating to smoke nuisance and discharges to the air, even if you are issued with a fire permit from Fire and Emergency.