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FMC Condemns Final Approval Of Hydro Scheme In Pristine West Coast River
Friday, 17 April 2026, 4:39 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC President, Megan Dimozantos, said the decision is a blow to all recreationalists and New Zealanders who value wild places. More >>
Fast-Track Panel Urged To Decline Hydro Scheme In Pristine West Coast River
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 12:48 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
The scheme was previously declined in 2019 by then Environment Minister David Parker, who cited severe and permanent damage to the Waitaha River's conservation values, including its intrinsic values. More >>
FMC Dismayed By Draft Approval Of Waitaha Hydro Scheme
Friday, 13 March 2026, 6:12 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC is studying the Panel's draft decision and is considering its options for responding, including taking legal advice. More >>
DOC Admits Harwoods Hole Track Not Legally Closed — But Misleading Signage And Website Notice Remain
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 4:30 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
Federated Mountain Clubs calls on the Department of Conservation to correct illegal closures and restore public access without delay. More >>
FMC Calls Upon New Zealanders To Help Preserve Hut Network In New Love Our Huts Campaign
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 2:33 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
Roughly 300 volunteer groups have signed up for over 440 huts across the country, but there is still more work to be done to get all 900 huts cleaned this summer. More >>
FMC Calls For The Fast-Track Approvals Amendment Bill To Be Withdrawn
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 7:11 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC believes the Bill will unfairly skew the approval process in favour of large-scale developers and erodes New Zealanders' democratic rights to have a say on projects that affect the environment and communities. More >>
FMC Joins Growing Opposition To Fast Track Amendments
Friday, 7 November 2025, 9:49 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
The amendments come less than a year after the controversial legislation took effect, raising questions about both the quality of the original drafting and the government's commitment to democratic process. More >>
Waitaha Hydro Application Presents False Information To Fast-Track Panel
Monday, 8 September 2025, 9:42 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC provided extensive feedback to both Westpower and an Independent Expert on a draft Recreational Effects Report earlier this year, highlighting a number of objective factual inaccuracies. More >>
Government's Conservation Law Reform Undermines Democracy And The Protection Of The Whenua
Monday, 25 August 2025, 5:57 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
As the national voice for outdoor recreation and the environment for more than 90 years, FMC is calling on the Government to retain the New Zealand Conservation Authority’s role in decision-making on the National Conservation Policy Statement. More >>
FMC Responds To The Government’s Proposed Overhaul Of Conservation Law And Access Charging
Monday, 4 August 2025, 5:51 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC is deeply concerned about proposals that could enable the disposal or development of public conservation land—including conservation parks and stewardship land—without adequate safeguards. More >>
Overseas Investment Bill Could Undermine Public Access
Friday, 25 July 2025, 11:41 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
The Overseas Investment Amendment Bill, introduced to encourage foreign investment by simplifying the current regime, adopts a narrow economic focus and overlooks wider social, environmental, and public access considerations. More >>
FMC Calls For Fair Treatment Of Backcountry Users In Proposed Car Park Charging Scheme At Aoraki/Mount Cook
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 5:06 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
As DOC moves forward with this pilot, FMC encourages a balanced and transparent approach that supports conservation outcomes without undermining backcountry access or penalising those working to protect it. More >>
FMC reaffirms opposition to Waitaha Hydro Scheme
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 4:14 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
“This situation is a stark reminder of the failings of the Fast Track Approvals Act, “ says FMC President Megan Dimozantos. More >>
Federated Mountain Clubs Of New Zealand Stand Firm: Conservation Access For All, Not Just The Wealthy
Monday, 18 November 2024, 11:43 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
On access issues, FMC represent Aotearoa’s passionate outdoor and conservation communities, dedicated to keeping natural spaces open for everyone—regardless of income or background. More >>
Going Fast-track Will Crash Through Environmental Protections
Monday, 21 October 2024, 2:33 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
“It is outrageous that the government would think that de-watering Morgan Gorge on the Waitaha, and damming the Makororo River is a good idea," says President, Megan Dimozantos. More >>
Kiwis Rally To Show Love For Backcountry Huts This November
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 12:40 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
Organised by the Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC), the “Show Some Love to Our Public Huts” campaign invites Kiwis to visit, clean, and check up on these huts throughout the month, ensuring they remain in good condition for future generations. More >>
Disappointment By Court’s Decision For No Maximum Water Intake For Griffin Creek
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:51 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
The Court of Appeal recently ruled that the Griffin Creek hydro scheme concession, issued by DOC in 2011, contains no maximum water take. It is now possible that a bigger scheme could be built on Griffin Creek than had originally been proposed. More >>
Let It Roar: FMC's Griffin Creek Fundraising Campaign
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:46 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC is launching a Griffin Creek fundraising campaign to help with the costs of an ongoing court case. More >>
FMC's Submission Of Fast-track Approvals Bill: No Space For Undemocratic Fast-track Bill
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 11:05 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
There is no need for special legislation. The existing statutes, such as the Resource Management Act and its policy documents, could achieve the same outcomes, with less risk to the environment and our national reputation. More >>
No Space For An Undemocratic Fast Track Bill
Friday, 15 March 2024, 11:47 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
‘We must closely guard the welfare of our national parks and reserves. These should not be regarded as the property of our minister or the government. They belong to the people of today and tomorrow. We must fight for their protection if necessary.’ ... More >>
