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Total fire ban for North Canterbury as dry spell continues
Fire | 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.
Dry conditions push up fire risk
Fire | 20 Jan 2020The fire risk in North Canterbury is moving towards extreme levels.
Fire restrictions introduced as North Canterbury dries out
Fire | 13 Dec 2019A restricted fire season will be in place for Christchurch and surrounding districts from midnight tonight as the fire risk increases.
Keep properties tidy and fire risk at bay
Fire | 18 Nov 2019Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents are being urged to act now to protect their properties from fire even though the risk is currently low.
Christchurch switches to restricted fire season
Fire | 29 Mar 2019A total fire ban across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will be lifted at midnight tonight.
Fire risk in Christchurch remains high
Fire | 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.
High temperatures bring fresh fire concerns for Christchurch
Fire, Weather | 4 Mar 2019Soaring temperatures and strong winds are forecast for this week as a fire ban remains in place.
Fire ban stays as Christchurch temperatures climb
Fire, Weather | 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.
Extreme fire risk prompts total fire ban in Christchurch
Fire, Weather | 12 Feb 2019A total fire ban is being put in place across the Christchurch City area, including Banks Peninsula, amid growing concern about the fire risk.
Extreme conditions lift Christchurch fire risk
Fire, Weather | 11 Feb 2019Fire conditions in Canterbury remain extreme with firefighters battling multiple blazes across the region over the past week.
Heat goes on Christchurch as temperatures soar
Fire, Weather | 4 Feb 2019In a series of weekly updates, weather conditions and fire restrictions will be outlined for the region, from the Rakaia River in the south to the Conway River in the north.
Scorching weather sparks warnings
Fire, Weather | 25 Jan 2019With sweltering 30 degree days predicted in the next week, residents are being asked to keep tabs on water use and be fire wise.