The Waikato district is now in a restricted fire season. This means you may need to apply for a fire permit if you want to light an outdoor fire. Go to http://www.checkitsalright.nz to apply.The restricted fire season will cover all of the Waikato, Waipa, Otorohanga, Matamata-Piako, Hauraki, Waitomo, and South Waikato District Council boundaries.
Fire Control Advice is now handled by Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Log on to https://www.checkitsalright.nz/ and use the tool to see if is ok for the activity you have in mind. https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/environment-health/rural-fires
https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/environment-health/rural-fires It’s been pretty dry so it’s no surprise that Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for all of the Waikato District effective from Monday 13 January. This means you will need a permit to light a fire in the open. To check what’s classed as an open fire and… Read More Fire Restrictions begin
NEWS FROM YOUR WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILLOR Please see Rob’s latest letter below or click here Previous newsletters are available here: from your Local Councillor
Please see latest newsletter from Rob McGuire our Waikato District Councillor below or here: WDC Feb 2019 Newsletter NEWS FROM YOUR WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILLOR I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year. The summer holidays and relaxing at the beach are now a distant memory. We have a bumper fruit crop this… Read More Rob McGuire’s February 2019 Newsletter
We are once again in Restricted Fire Season (as at 1/12/2017) NB The restricted season runs from 1 December 2017 to end of March 2018 (depending on weather conditions) Further information relating to the current fire season, safety and responsibility can be found at the Waikato District Council Site on Rural Fires – here: https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/environment-health/rural-fires ………….… Read More Restricted Fire Season
We are once again in Open Fire Season (as at 5/4/2017) Further information relating to the current fire season, safety and responsibility can be found at the Waikato District Council Site on Rural Fires – here: https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/environment-health/rural-fires There is also further information on a Tamahere Forum article which you can find here
A restricted fire season will be introduced for rural areas of the Waikato district from 20 January, 2017. Restrictions already exist within urban areas and areas managed by the Department of Conservation. A restricted fire season requires permits to be obtained from Waikato District Council for all fires in the open air with the exception… Read More Restricted Fire Season begins
