Fire and Emergency New Zealand will revoke the restricted fire season in most of Mid-South Canterbury from 1am on Wednesday 16 April, until further notice.

An open fire season means permits are no longer needed for open air fires.

The areas this change applies to are: Aoraki/Mt Cook, Glentanner, Pukaki Aero, Tekapo Balmoral, Mt Potts, Mesopotamia Station, Hakatere, and Glenaan Station.

Mid-South Canterbury District Manager Rob Hands says due to recent rain, the fire risk in the District has reduced.

"As we head further into autumn, we expect the fire risk to remain low," he says.

Port Blakely Forests in Geraldine and Waimate and all Public Conservation Land remain in a restricted fire season. These areas are indicated on the map.

"If you are planning a burn, you should continue to check the conditions for your area on checkitsalright.nz,"

"You can also find advice on how to conduct your controlled burns safely on this website," Rob Hands says.

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