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Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

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Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Marlborough South moving back to restricted fire season

Marlborough South moving back to restricted fire season

7 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season in the Marlborough South zone, as of 8am on Wednesday 8 April.

This means the area will return to a restricted fire season, until further notice. This includes all Department of Conservation land within the zone.

During a restricted fire season, people wanting to light outdoor fires must apply to Fire and Emergency for a permit and have it approved.

District Commander Grant Haywood says recent conditions have reduced the fire danger.

"Increased rainfall, cooler days, and longer nights have been a good combination for decreasing the fire risk in the area.

"We still ask that people visit www.checkitsalright.nz to check the conditions before lighting and comply with the conditions listed on their permit.

"Although there is new grass growth across the district, some long, dry grass still remains. In windy conditions, this grass will allow fire to spread very quickly.

"This is why it’s so important to postpone your burn if it’s windy," Grant Haywood says.

Wherever you are, go to www.checkitsalright.nz to find out what fire season you are in and whether it’s safe to light a fire. 

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