Lighting fires outside is no longer prohibited in the Whanganui-Manawatū coastal area with the restricted fire season lifted.
The restricted fire season ended at 8am on Tuesday, April 23.
Fire and Emergency NZ district manager Nigel Dravitski said lower temperatures, along with heavy morning dew, had reduced the wildfire risk in the area.
“Periods of rain over the last two weeks have also reduced the risk.
“As we move into the colder months, we can expect more rain and cooler temperatures.”