The fire in Tasman continues to rage, the government announcing earlier today that there will be support for the community affected.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern noted the area is "dry as a bone" which is why it's been such a struggle to contain the fire, which now has a perimeter of 22 kilometres.
Ben Noll meteorologist at NIWA, is here to tell us about the conditions that led to the fire and how this relates to the wider issue of the climate change.
Nelson fire, aerial view over Eves Valley, Pidgeon Valley and Redwood Valley. Photo: RNZ/ Rebekah Parsons-King
