Kawerau District Council no longer processes fire permit applications. This is now the responsibility of Fire Emergency New Zealand.

Depending on the general weather conditions, the Fire Season may be Open, Restricted, or Closed. Refer to the Fires page of this website for further information.

Click on this link to obtain a Rural or Urban Fire Permit.

Click on this link to see the Regional Council's brochure  The Rules on Backyard Burning