Who needs a fire permit

A fire permit must be obtained for any fire in the open at any time of the year in the rural part of Dunedin, as there is a 365-day restricted season in force.

Type of fire Requirements
Outdoor fire - rural area

A permit is required from the authority that administers the area.

Contact Dunedin City Council - 477 4000.

Department of Conservation - 477 0677.

Banned in prohibited fire season.
Outdoor fire - urban area

Must meet the conditions of the Fire Prevention Bylaw.

Refer to the guidelines on how to do this.

Banned in prohibited fire season.
Gas BBQ

Allowed in any area.

Allowed during prohibited fire season.
Solid fuel BBQ

No permit required in restricted season.

Banned in prohibited season.
Hangi / Umu

Permit required in rural areas.

Bylaw applies in urban areas.

Banned in prohibited fire season.
Gas brazier
 Allowed in any area and during prohibited fire season.
Solid fuel brazier

Permit required in rural areas.

Bylaw applies in urban areas.

Banned in prohibited fire season.
Bamboo lights Allowed in any area and during prohibited fire season.
Beaches Open fires prohibited at all times
Bonfires

Bonfire permit required.

Bonfires only permitted for New Years Eve, Guy Fawkes, or a significant community event.

Must apply 2 weeks prior to event to allow for safety inspections.

Cut off dates for bonfire applications are advertised in the Otago Daily Times.
Campfires

Permit required in rural areas.

Bylaw applies in urban areas.

Banned in prohibited fire season.

Last reviewed: 25 Jul 2008 2:21pm


Dunedin City Council