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Prediction of fire weather and fire danger - report #83 (2007)

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Changing public behaviour: enhanced and improved communication of fire danger Report #156 (2017)

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This research explored the role of fire danger rating systems in communicating fire risk and how they relate to behaviour change.

Restricted fire season lifted in Hawke’s Bay

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for Hawke’s Bay as of 8am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice.

Open fire season starts for Tāmaki Makaurau

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties-Manukau Districts back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April, until further notice.

Marlborough South moves to open fire season

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will return the Marlborough South area to an open fire season from 8am on Friday, 16 May, until further notice.

Changes to fire season in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu

As of 8 am Wednesday 11 March, the fire season in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu has changed from prohibited to open fire season.

Change of fire season for Thames-Coromandel zone

Rain across the Waikato district has seen a decrease in fire danger, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to move the area back to an open fire season.

Different fire seasons in Mid-South Canterbury

Farmers and others in Mid South Canterbury wanting to light fires in the open should check the fire season status first, as the situation varies depending on where they are.