Fire - Introduction
Fire in Pinehaven, Upper Hutt
Wild fires are a serious risk in Wellington.
From the South Coast to the borders of Porirua and Petone, more than 60 percent of the total area of the city is classified as 'rural'. This land is often steep and covered in dry grass, gorse, regenerating native bush or, increasingly, pine forest.
In the dry months rural land can become tinder dry. Wellington's wind conditions make the situation even more vulnerable.
For this reason, there is an enforced restricted fire season all year, which requires a fire permit for any outdoor fire.
Application for Fire Permit (119Kb PDF)
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