Fire and Emergency New Zealand has eased the restrictions on outdoor fires in Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties Manukau from 8am on Monday 7 April, until further notice.
All three districts will move from a prohibited fire season to a restricted fire season, which means open air fires will be allowed if people have a permit from Fire and Emergency. They can apply for this at checkitsalright.nz.
The exception is the Hauraki Gulf Islands, which remain in a prohibited fire season.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Counties Manukau District Manager Geoff Purcell says rainfall and lower overnight temperatures have lowered the fire danger across the region, but there is still some fire risk.
"Most of Tāmaki Makaurau is still in drought-like conditions, so we’re being careful about where, when and how people light their outdoor fires.
"Before lighting a fire, always go to checkitsalright.nz to find out what’s allowed at your location and apply for a fire permit if required."
Read more information on fires on the council's website: Check if you can light a fire in your area
