Fire control

Fires - Rural and Urban Areas

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand works hard at ensuring the District is as safe as possible from fire. The Fire Authority asks that you act responsibly around fire and that you call 111 immediately if you see any suspicious smoke.


Items you should never burn

  • Chemicals
  • Materials that can produce toxic gases when burnt
  • Food waste
  • Metals
  • Paints, varnishes, etc
  • Animal carcasses
  • Pesticides
  • Plastics
  • Rubber–including tyres and items which contain rubber and plastic, such as old furniture
  • Treated timber
  • Waste oil or petroleum products

More information is available in the brochure below.

Learn what not to burn - (PDF, 1.7 MB)

Sub-pages

Find out about the conditions for lighting a fire or hangi on private property, in an urban area or within a town boundary, and in public reserves including beaches.

Information about fire safety and fire permits in the Whakatāne District, including rural fires, hangi and bonfires.