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All fire permits for Canterbury and much of the upper South Island have been suspended.

North Canterbury firefighters are on high alert with warm, windy weather forecast for the next couple of days, ahead of some forecast rain.

A restricted fire season is being imposed across Canterbury amid concern that forecast high temperatures this week will increase the fire risk.

A total fire ban across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will be lifted at midnight tonight.

The fire risk in North Canterbury is moving towards extreme levels.

A total fire ban remains in place as hot, gusty north-west winds are forecast for greater Christchurch and Banks Peninsula for the next few days.

A restricted fire season will be in place for Christchurch and surrounding districts from midnight tonight as the fire risk increases.

Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula, along with Selwyn and North Canterbury, will be moving to open fire season status from midnight Saturday 2 May.

A total fire ban is being put in place across the Christchurch City area, including Banks Peninsula, amid growing concern about the fire risk.

Fire conditions in Canterbury remain extreme with firefighters battling multiple blazes across the region over the past week.