Aucklanders are being told to put plans for bonfires on ice.
A total fire ban remains in place.
The council says despite recent rain, the grass is still very dry and brown, increasing the risk of vegetation fires.
Auckland Council principal rural fire officer Bryan Cartelle says people should be vigilant of flammable material in the backyard, such as leaves and other debris.
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