Matamata - Piako | Check It's Alright Before You Light

Note that a Restricted fire season is in operation on all Public Conservation Lands.
You need to apply for a fire permit (external link) for any fire that is not listed below:

Gas-operated appliances
Campfires in a permanent fireplace
Cooking and warming fires

For full descriptions of these fire types and conditions of use, see Fire types (external link)

Note that any fire you light may have requirements to meet with the Matamata-Piako District Council and Waikato Regional Council.

Matamata-Piako District Council (external link) or call 07 884 0060
Waikato Regional Council (external link) or call 0800 800 401

Contact
Fire and Emergency
0800 658 628
firepermit.matamatapiako@fireandemergency.nz