Many high country and hill farmers in Canterbury have permits from ECan allowing them to burn during September, BUT we need to remember to please contact Fire and Emergency NZ first, this is essential to ensure fires are managed safely during Level 3 lockdown. We all understand that the use of fire is an important […]
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Reducing the fire risk in rural areas this summer
By Philippa Rawlinson, Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group Advisor We have all seen on our television screens the risks posed by poor management of vegetation on rural land in recent years. The Lake Ohau blaze that destroyed 48 homes, charred Department of Conservation land that had been ungrazed, the Port Hills fires (2017 and 2020) […]
Be prepared – tips to get your home fire safe for summer
As summer approaches, Fire and Emergency wants people living with a risk of wildfire to act now and protect their homes from the wildfire hazard. This includes people living in rural communities, on lifestyle blocks and near town boundaries or large areas of scrub and bush. Fire and Emergency Wildfire Specialist Graeme Still says identifying […]