Firesmart Naseby

18/09/2026

15/09/2026

Good morning.

Fire season is fast approaching and with the El Nino cycle predicted to affect us we are supposed to get increased hot, dry NW winds.
It briefly reached Extreme already at 5pm yesterday for an hour but dropped quickly with the sun.

Fire season officially starts 1st October but we start our fire awareness program for the Naseby Forest earlier, so keep a look out for our posts.

Education, awareness and co-operation with the community and visitors is the key for prevention of fire in Naseby because 97% of forest and bush wildfires in New Zealand are started by human activities and preventable actions near their boundaries according to FENZ and the NZFOA.
And with Naseby surrounded by Forest and 500Ha of our Forest open to the public, the risk is always real.

Naseby and within 1 km of the Forest remains a Restricted Fire Season all year round, with it moving into Prohibited when FENZ calculates the risk is higher.
Fireworks are banned in Naseby all year round, as are certain types of open BBQs, firepits and more.

To find out more about Fire seasons and what you can and can't do fire wise in Naseby check out the FENZ website:

https://www.checkitsalright.nz/can-i-light-a-Otago - Fire and Emergency

And give Firesmart Naseby a follow or contact them for more Firesmart advice like protecting your property.

Let's have another Fire safe and enjoyable spring and summer.🙂

02/09/2026

🔥 While fire danger is expected to rise gradually through spring, strong westerly winds may bring periods of elevated fire danger in some regions

🌱 As spring progresses clear dead and dry vegetation from around buildings, make sure emergency vehicles can easily access your property, ensure water supplies are available and keep spring grass growth under control

🍃 How quickly conditions change will depend on spring weather, including temperature, rainfall, humidity, and strong winds

🏡 Now is the time to get prepared. Review your plans, talk with your community, and take practical steps to reduce fire risk before conditions become more challenging

For more information go to: checkitsalright.nz/prepare-for-wildfire

26/08/2026

Saving lives with fire safety education

26/08/2026

🚨 Smoke alarm reminder for landlords & tenants

If your rental has a smoke alarm that requires a replaceable battery, it is likely now expired.

The requirement for smoke alarms in rental properties came into effect 10 years ago. This means any alarms installed when the rules came in may now have reached the end of their 10-year life.

👉If you are replacing batteries in your rental’s smoke alarms, check the manufacture date, the alarm itself may now need replacing.

If your smoke alarms have expired, they must be replaced with 10-year long-life photoelectric smoke alarms.

Check your smoke alarms and save lives. ❤️
https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/about-tenancy-services/news/check-your-smoke-alarms-and-save-lives/

08/08/2026

🚨 Is your smoke alarm beeping this winter? Don't ignore it.

Smoke alarms don't last forever. If yours is more than 10 years old, it's time to replace it.

For the best protection:
🏠 Install photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, and on every level of your home.
🔥 Use heat alarms in kitchens, garages, and laundries.
✅ Test your alarms every month.

A working smoke alarm gives you and your whānau the best chance of getting out safely.

03/08/2026