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Fire permits suspended across Canterbury
26 Jan 2021All fire permits for Canterbury and much of the upper South Island have been suspended.
Fire risk in Christchurch remains high
25 Mar 2019North Canterbury firefighters are on high alert with warm, windy weather forecast for the next couple of days, ahead of some forecast rain.
Fire restrictions imposed across Canterbury
15 Dec 2020A restricted fire season is being imposed across Canterbury amid concern that forecast high temperatures this week will increase the fire risk.
Christchurch switches to restricted fire season
29 Mar 2019A total fire ban across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will be lifted at midnight tonight.
Dry conditions push up fire risk
20 Jan 2020The fire risk in North Canterbury is moving towards extreme levels.
Fire restrictions introduced as North Canterbury dries out
13 Dec 2019A restricted fire season will be in place for Christchurch and surrounding districts from midnight tonight as the fire risk increases.
Port Hills fire: State of Local Emergency lifted
21 Feb 2024The State of Local Emergency that was put in place in Christchurch City and Selwyn District in response to the Port Hills fire was lifted and both areas moved into transition to recovery at 1pm on Wednesday 21 February.
Fire ban stays as Christchurch temperatures climb
19 Feb 2019A 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.
Total fire ban for North Canterbury as dry spell continues
23 Jan 2020A total fire ban will be put in place across North Canterbury from Saturday, 25 January, as dry conditions and hot temperatures push the fire risk to extreme levels.
Change in fire season for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
30 Apr 2020Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula, along with Selwyn and North Canterbury, will be moving to open fire season status from midnight Saturday 2 May.