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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.

Soaring temperatures and strong winds are forecast for this week as a fire ban remains in place.

In 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.

Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents are being urged to act now to protect their properties from fire even though the risk is currently low.

With sweltering 30 degree days predicted in the next week, residents are being asked to keep tabs on water use and be fire wise.