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Fire Permits

Rural Area Restricted Fire Season  

• 1 October to 30 April 
• Permits required for the lighting of all fires in the open air, including incinerator fires, barbecues and hangi. 
• Contact Council for a permit. 
• Allow 5 working days so that we have time to inspect your prepared fire site.

Urban Area Open Fire Season 

• Year-round. 
• Lighting fires in the open air is neither prohibited nor restricted. Permits are not required.

Prohibited Fire Season 

• Will be publicly advertised if imposed. 
• Lighting fires in the open air is prohibited throughout Rotorua District. 
• Anybody exposing forest and property to loss by fire is liable to prosecution and to action for recovery of any damages caused.