Photo: FileNorth Marlborough will move to a restricted fire season at 8am on Thursday, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says. Hayles said all of Marlborough has been in a prohibited fire season since January 26 - but the fire danger in the north has now reduced to the point where North Marlborough can move to a restricted fire season. "Some parts in north Marlborough have had up to 150ml of rain recently and we’re seeing the north green up nicely - but there is still a fire risk," he said. "It’s still extremely dry further south with high temperatures forecast, so south Marlborough will remain in a prohibited fire season until further notice. The Kaikoura district will remain in a restricted fire season until further notice.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 06, 2021 21:11 UTC