Reduction: Reduce the risk of wildfire

This page provides risk reduction messages about wildfire.

You don’t need to live in a rural area to be at risk from wildfire. If there’s vegetation close by and potential for someone to generate a spark, then there’s a wildfire risk.

Don’t wait until there’s smoke in the air to prepare. Help protect your property from wildfire.

Visit checkitsalright.nz to find practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of wildfire.

Learn how to protect your home from outdoor fires on Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s website.

Keep your grass short and green, if possible, around buildings on your property.
Keep gutters and areas around decks clear of dead leaves, debris and pine needles.
Remove highly flammable plants close to buildings on your property. This includes avoiding bark mulch or similar ground coverings.
Plant low flammability plants. Find out more about the flammability of plant species.
If you have a RAPID number, make sure it is visible at your property entrance. Your accessway must be wide enough for a fire engine (4m wide by 4m high).

Last updated: 31 May 2024

Reduction: Reduce the risk of wildfire

Protect your property from wildfire