Te Tai Tokerau Northland remains in a restricted fire season over a dry Easter Weekend
28 March 2024
A restricted fire season continues in Te Tai Tokerau Northland over the Easter weekend and beyond while the fire risk remains high in the region.
A restricted fire season means no open-air fires can be lit without an approved fire permit from Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Fire and Emergency Northland District Manager, Wipari Henwood, says high winds are forecast for Te Tai Tokerau Northland over the weekend, and ‘spike days’ are anticipated when the fire risk will be extreme.
"We continue to see a major risk in the area of a fire occurring that we will be unable to control," says Wipari Henwood.
"As we have seen with recent fires, it takes a large number of our fire brigades, many who are volunteer, with supporting resources and aircraft to contain and control wildfires in Northland."
He encourages local communities and visitors to the area over Easter to be mindful of the continuing high fire danger risk.
The current restricted fire season covers the whole of Northland except Muri Whenua which is in a prohibited fire season. Muri Whenua encompasses the northern side of State Highway 10 from Taipa to Awanui, west of SH1 to Kaitaia, the north side of Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd to Wainui, the west side of Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd Wainui to Herekino, and the north side of the Herekino harbour.
A fireworks ban remains in place at Ahipara, Karikari Peninsula, and Ripiro Beach.
To check on the status of a fire season or apply for a fire permit in any region go to www.checkitsalright.nz.
You’ll also find useful information on outdoor fire use and safety.