Canterbury enters restricted fire season from Monday night

Monday 15 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 15 Dec 2025, 5:07pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Canterbury will enter a restricted fire season starting at 11.59pm Monday due to increasing fire danger. Anyone wishing to light an outdoor fire must obtain a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

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1. The PressMon 15 Dec 2025, 3:39pm

   Canterbury enters restricted fire season (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 15 Dec 2025, 5:07pm

   Canterbury to move to restricted fire season at midnight (opens in new tab)