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Restrictions on outdoor fires in much of South Canterbury
20 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Much of South Canterbury is moving into a restricted fire season today, meaning that a permit will be required to light most kinds of outdoor fires.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for Otago’s Upper Waitaki zone
20 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Otago’s Upper Waitaki zone will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Friday 20 January 2023, until further notice.
Fire permits suspended in Grey District
19 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
All fire permits in the Grey District have been suspended due to the water shortage and no new permits will be issued until there has been significant rainfall.
Canterbury fire risk likely to spike on Friday
18 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Canterbury's fire danger is likely to rise sharply on Friday before the arrival of forecast showers, so please take care not to spark an unwanted fire.
Tairāwhiti moves to an open fire season
18 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Fire restrictions have been lifted in Tairāwhiti with the District moving back to an open fire season from 8am today (Wednesday 18 January 2023).
Westland joins Buller and Grey Districts in restricted fire season
13 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Westland District has joined the rest of the West Coast in a restricted fire season as at 08:00 this morning (13 January)
Restricted fire season for Dunedin, Clutha, Strath Taieri, Upper Waitaki and Coastal Waitaki
13 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Dunedin, Clutha, Strath Taieri, Upper Waitaki and Coastal Waitaki are now in a restricted fire season, as of 8am this morning (13 January).
Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season and fireworks ban for Otago’s Lakes and Central Zones
12 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Otago’s Lakes and Central fire zones will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 12 January, until further notice.