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4 Oct 2025 15:54
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    More fire season changes - this time for Mid-South Canterbury

    More fire season changes - this time for Mid-South Canterbury


    The Mackenzie Basin, which moved into a restricted season last week -- has now moved into a prohibited season.

    This means a ban on open-air fires in the area, and there's also a temporary fireworks ban in place until the end of March.

    Fire and Emergency has also declared a restricted fire season in the Hakataramea Valley, Rangitata, Ashburton and Rakaia Gorge zones.

    People wanting to light an open-air fire will need a permit.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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