Wairoa Rural

Fire permits are required for all fires on Public Conservation Land other than for an approved campground fire or a fire lit for cooking or warmth. Apply for a Permit  (external link)

A Total Fire Ban is in force on all beaches in Wairoa and Mahia Penninsula.  Apply for a Permit  (external link)

 

Authorised fire types that do not require a fire permit in a Restricted or Prohibited Fire Season are: 

• an enclosed outdoor fire place, pizza oven or chiminea with a building permit
• a solid fuel barbeque with enclosed ash pan
• any gas fired cooking appliance

Fire types that need a fire permit in a Restricted Fire Season are: 

• Cultural cooking fire such as a hangi or umu
• incinerator drum
• Brazier
• Fire pit

Further fire control information for Wairoa (external link)

Please allow 5 working days for a Fire Officer to contact you regarding your fire permit application.

Contact
Fire and Emergency New Zealand
18-20 Taradale Road
Napier 

firepermit.wairoa@fireandemergency.nz
www.wairoadc.govt.nz (external link)
0800 658 628