Waimate Clean Air Zone
Not in the Clean Air Zone?
Home heating measures for sites that are less than 2ha in size (generally urban areas):
- burn smoke free – same as for sites in the Clean Air Zone
- ultra-low emission burners and low-emission burners are allowed into all homes, including new homes
- open fires and older style burners can be used, but cannot be installed
- no burning of toxic substances/materials
Home heating measures for sites that are greater than 2ha in size (generally rural areas):
- any burner may be installed and used
- no burning of toxic substances/materials
- good practice to use dry and seasoned wood
- good practice to have no visible smoke, except for brief periods
To consider your options
Visit ecan.govt.nz/air or call 0800 329 276.
To find the age of your burner
Search for your address at solidburner.ecan.govt.nz, check your LIM or contact Council on +64 3 689 0000 or council@waimatedc.govt.nz.
