Waitemata - Fire and Emergency
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If Friday is your first time lighting a fire to mark the appearance of Matariki whether at the beach or in your backyard with a brazier, check out these tips:
🔥 Go to checkitsalright.nz to see if you are able to light a fire in your area. You may need a permit
🔥 Check the fire danger on the day at checkitsalright.nz
🔥 Chose a spot that is 20 metres from buildings, fences and hedges. 500 metres from forest or scrub land and at least 15 metres from other fires
🔥 Use dry, untreated wood and no tyres, plastics or rubbish
🔥 If using a brazier make sure it is on stable, level non-flammable surface
🔥 The fire should be no taller than 2 metres and no wider than 3 metres
🔥 Keep something to help put out the fire close by. Such as a bucket of water, shovel, hose or fire extinguisher
🔥 Never leave your fire unattended
🔥 Extinguish your fire with lots of water
For more advice on bonfires https://www.checkitsalright.nz/reduce-your-risk/bonfires
30/05/2026
🔥 Before you light the first fire of the season, make sure your chimney is safe, clean and ready to go.
Unseen debris in your chimney is a fire waiting to happen.
So before the temperature drops further:
🧹 Get your chimney checked and cleaned
🌲 Burn dry wood only
🏠 Keep flammable items at least 1 metre away from the fireplace.
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