Weather conditions have now eased to the extent that the Fire Ban has been lifted from midnight Wednesday 17th April.  An Open Fire Season is now in force until further notice.

Any person starting a fire that causes damage or is dangerous can be held responsible for the costs of controlling that fire and may face other charges.

Extreme care is still required particularly during periods of high wind.

Conditons are generally wet in the district at present so fire danger is low to moderate.

Care must still be taken in areas of dead fuel, sprayed etc and in high wind conditions.

An open fire season is in place so permits are not required to light fires, however you will still be held responsible for any fires you light, take care and check that your insurance will cover you in the event that a fire escapes.

Conditons are generally wet in the district at present so fire danger is low to moderate.

Care must still be taken in areas of dead fuel, sprayed etc and in high wind conditions.

An open fire season is in place so permits are not required to light fires, however you will still be held responsible for any fires you light, take care and check that your insurance will cover you in the event that a fire escapes.

Weather conditions have now eased to the extent that the Fire Ban has been lifted from midnight Wednesday 17th April.  A Restricted Fire Season is now in force until further notice. Permits are required for all outdoor fires including Hangi's and Braziers

Any person starting a fire that causes damage or is dangerous can be held responsible for the costs of controlling that fire and may face other charges.

Extreme care is still required particularly during periods of high wind.