Infrared technology being used to combat illegal wood burners

From Afternoons, 1:40 pm on 7 June 2022

New infrared technology is being rolled out in the Bay of Plenty to locate illegal wood burners.

Thermal imaging cameras are being used in Rotorua to find any non-compliant and unlawful use of woodburners, which has been, in the past causing air pollution issues during the winter season.

To explain the problem and what exactly an illegal wood burner is,  Bay of Plenty Regional Council Senior Regulatory Project Officer, Marion Henton talks to Jesse.

Aerial view of Rotorua.

Aerial view of Rotorua. Photo: LDR / Felix Desmarais