Bay of Plenty district is now in an open fire season.
The change came into effect at 8am today.
This includes Tauranga, South Waikato, Western Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.
District manager Jeff Maunder says an open fire season means permits are no longer required to light fires in the open air.
"The recent weather conditions have reduced the fire risk and we're comfortable that fire permits are not needed at this time," he says.