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Rural Fire Control
The Kaikoura District Council is responsible for administering the Rural Fires Act, and its role is to respond to rural fires, to monitor the fire risk and determine when it is appropriate to restrict the lighting of fires, and to issue fire permits in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Fire Permits
Click here for an application form for a fire permit. Permits cost $10.00.
Volunteer Rural Fire Forces
Volunteer Rural Fire Forces are operating from Kaikoura township, Oaro/Goose Bay, Clarence and Kekerengu. Volunteers are urgently needed for each of these fire forces, training and fire fighting equipment is provided. Please contact the Emergency Management Officer at the Kaikoura District Council if you think you can help (phone 03 319 5026).
FIRE DISTRICT PROPOSAL
Click here for the Proposal to Establish an Enlarged Rural Fire District in Marlborough and Kaikoura.
Click here for the Map
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