Tararua District Council Rural Fire Authority has lifted its restricted fire season with effect from yesterday, said the Tararua District Council.
In a statement, the council said the decision was made because of the continuing autumn weather conditions and the fact that there has been some substantial agriculture burn-offs with no incidents to date.
"The fire danger index remains high and there is still a lot of long grass on the side of the roads. People intending to burn should be aware of this and take extra care. Also the weather could still change and raise the index to extreme over the next few weeks."
A restricted fire season still remains on all Department of Conservation lands within the district, including all reserves and beaches.
This restriction continues all year round and a permit is required to light a fire in these areas.
