The dry, windy climate, the natural vegetation and the topography (the lie of the land) have all combined to make wildfire an ever-present hazard for the Lake Tekapo community.
There have been 57 recorded vegetation fires in this area since 2011.
A Community Information Session is taking place on Thursday 22 September at 6.30pm in the Lake Tekapo Community Hall.
Learn more about Wildfire Risk Reduction here.