New Zealand’s summers are becoming increasingly dry, and with this change comes a heightened risk of wildfires. Using open-source data offers councils and emergency teams an accessible way to monitor and mitigate wildfire risks effectively. Why Open-Source GIS Data Matters in Monitoring Wildfires Wildfires thrive on the perfect combination of weather conditions, dry vegetation, and topography. Open-source data provides a wealth of information to track these variables in real-