All parts of the Wairarapa District which have been in a restricted fire season move back into an open fire season as of 8am Monday 9 February, until further notice.

An open fire season means you do not need to apply for a permit from Fire and Emergency New Zealand to light an outdoor fire.

Fire and Emergency’s Wellington Community Risk Manager Philip Soal says the restricted fire season has been revoked for Inland Northern, Inland Central, South Wairarapa, Western Ranges, Southern Coastal, Central Coastal and Northern Coastal.

"This means all Wairarapa is now in an open fire season," he says.

Philip Soal says the fire danger in the Wairarapa has reduced to the point that fire restrictions are no longer required.

"The wetter than normal weather we’ve had means escaping fires will travel slower and will be easier to extinguish.

"However, the conditions can change quickly, so if you’re planning on lighting a fire, remember to continue going to www.checkitsalright.nz to check if it’s safe to light."

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