You cannot light outdoor fires in Auckland's urban area. This includes all residential and business land. If you are unsure if your property is urban or rural, check your address.
Provided you meet general fire safety conditions, you can use a small heating or cooking fire, such as:
You cannot burn rubbish or garden waste, and there are other restrictions as well. See Pizza ovens and small heating or cooking fires.
It is illegal to light open fires or discharge fireworks in all public areas in the Auckland region, including:
The only exceptions to this rule is gas fuel barbecues or dedicated barbecue facilities within regional parks.
Fire is a serious threat to the Hauraki Gulf islands
All islands of the Hauraki Gulf are in a Prohibited Fire Season (total fire ban).
Only gas fueled outdoor fires are allowed.
If you can't control it, don't light it.
If a fire escapes or gets out of control, under new legislation we can seek cost recovery from the person responsible. Some people have been billed up to $2 million.
