Air factsheets

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Air factsheets

The following air quality (including home energy efficiency) factsheets are available from Customer Services or can be downloaded from here:

Factsheet

A guide to: Getting the most from your woodburner (118 KB)
This factsheet includes advice on choosing and storing wood, what not to burn, starting a fire quickly, using your burner well.
Author: Environment Canterbury Published: 15/11/2010 Type: Factsheet
A guide to: Outdoor fires in residential areas (116 KB)
There are strict restrictions on the lighting of outdoor fires in residential areas because it is likely that a fire will cause a nuisance or contribute to health problems caused by poor air quality. This factsheet includes descriptions of the rules, exceptions and conditions for outdoor fires in residential areas.
Author: Environment Canterbury Published: 15/11/2010 Type: Factsheet
A guide to: Outdoor fires on rural properties (115 KB)
Restrictions are placed on the lighting of outdoor fires in rural areas to reduce fire danger, to manage effects on air quality and to help prevent nuisance. This factsheet includes descriptions of: what is allowed and where, conditions, exceptions, alternatives, resource consents.
Author: Environment Canterbury Published: 15/11/2010 Type: Factsheet
Clean air rules take a back seat this winter (2011) (81 KB)
While clean air is still important for our community, this winter (2011) it’s more important that you keep yourself warm. Information for earthquake-affected residents.
Author: Environment Canterbury Published: 13/04/2011 Type: Factsheet