Wildfire Statistics (Large Fires)
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From: Alan Thompson
Dear Fire and Emergency New Zealand,
After querying the accuracy of the data I have now been advised that the information you provided to my previous OIA Request (your Ref 18821) was incorrect. Your letter dated 29 October 2025 refers. I seek then the correct information as follows:
1. Please confirm that you classify a "Large Wildfire" as one exceeding 1000 hectares and not 10 hectares as previously advised.
2. For the period 2009/10 through 2024/25 (15 fire seasons) please provide the name, date and area burnt for each fire that you classify as a "Large Wildfire".
3. For the previous 61 years, please provide the name, date and area burnt for each fire you classify as a "Large Fire". In the event that any of this information is not available, please provide what data you do have that enables the comparison between the occurrence of "Large Wildfire" since 2010 and the previous 61 years.
Yours sincerely,
Alan Thompson
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Tēnā koe Alan Thompson
We write to acknowledge receipt of your information request dated 29
October 2025. Our commitment is to provide a response to your request as
soon as possible, and no later than 20 working days after the day it was
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Nāku noa, nā
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