Rubbish fires are unhelpful to emergency services during the pandemic response – but such fires are subject to restrictions and requirements in normal times as well, says the Taranaki Regional Council.
"It's important for everyone at all times to understand and comply with measures required to protect the quality of Taranaki's air," says the regional council's director of environment quality, Fred McLay.
The regional council's restrictions and requirements vary according to location and circumstances:
Urban areas:
Backyard rubbish fires are completely banned on all properties under 5000sq m in any suburb or township that has a regular rubbish collection.
See Here for a list and maps of urban areas where the ban applies.