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    BSI Wildfire Glossary (PDF File)
    Date: 24 Aug 2026
    Type: Fire Behaviour; Training and Education
    Abstract: The Wildfire Research Glossary provides a consolidated reference for key scientific and operational terms used in wildfire and atmospheric science in Aotearoa New Zealand
    firehazard cover New Zealand Wildfire Summary: 2024/25 Wildfire Season Update (PDF File)
    Date: 20 Aug 2026
    Type: Fire Behaviour; Fire Occurrence; Monitoring and Evaluation; Training and Education
    Abstract: The New Zealand Wildfire Summary report looks at wildfire incidents in New Zealand over an annual period to provide learnings for future wildfire seasons and to help target local risk reduction initiatives.
    An Assessment of Smart Firefighting Needs in New Zealand (PDF File)
    Date: 1 Jul 2026
    Type: Fire Fighting Tools and Practices; Monitoring and Evaluation; Training and Education
    Abstract: Smart firefighting integrates data and technology into emergency fire management. This work identifies key areas for improving smart firefighting capability in New Zealand—data, tools, knowledge, training and communication—providing a foundation for prioritising future research, development and adoption of new technologies.
    firehazard cover Fire Hazard in Carbon Forests in New Zealand - Combined Report (PDF File)
    Date: 1 Dec 2025
    Type: Fire Behaviour; Fire Ecology; Monitoring and Evaluation
    Abstract: This summary report brings together findings from 3 standalone reports, to provide an integrated overview of the state of carbon forestry in New Zealand, ignition risks from associated activities, and a framework to assess fire hazard potential.
    How afforestation could change wildfire hazard and risk – the role of landscape context, forest structure and strategic management (PDF File)
    Date: 1 Nov 2025
    Type: Fire Behaviour; Fire Ecology; Monitoring and Evaluation
    Abstract: How afforestation could change wildfire hazard and risk – the role of landscape context, forest structure and strategic management