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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 >>
DOC Pauses Fire Alarms Rollout After Concerns Raised By FMC
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 1:13 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
The Department of Conservation has announced that plans to roll out heat detectors to all backcountry huts with six or more bunks have been paused pending further work on legislative requirements, practicalities, costs and user safety. FMC has been ... More >>
FMC Welcomes Funding Outcomes For BCT
Monday, 31 July 2023, 10:53 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) warmly welcomes the Department of Conservation’s decision to grant the Backcountry Trust (BCT) $1 million over two years through the Community Conservation Partnerships Fund (CCPF). In February 2023, BCT applied for ... More >>
Mokai Access In Ruahine Forest Park Reopens Saturday 24th December 2022
Friday, 23 December 2022, 12:12 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
Federated Mountain Clubs is excited to announce that the previously obstructed public access through Mokai Station to the Ruahine Forest Park has been reinstated and is available for the public to use as of the 24th of December, 2022. Access across Mokai ... More >>
Te Urewera Hut Replacements
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 9:10 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
"FMC is looking forward to meeting with Ngai Tūhoe in early November to discuss the future of huts, accommodation and recreation in Te Urewera”, says FMC President, Robin McNeill. “While we understand and accept Tūhoe's position and actions, we ... More >>
FMC Opposes Huka Falls Zipline
Saturday, 18 April 2020, 7:05 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
Huka Falls from the Lookout. Photo: Danilo Hegg In March 2020, the Department of Conservation publicly notified an application by Sky Play Adventures Limited to build a five-stage zipline at Huka Falls, Taupo. This is the second application for a zipline ... More >>
FMC Executive 2020-21: Jan Finlayson President For Second Year Running
Saturday, 18 April 2020, 7:02 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC Leadership 2020-21: President Jan Finlayson (left) and Vice-President Neil Silverwood (right) Nominations for the FMC Executive 2020-21 closed on 7 April. Since the number of nominations does not exceed the number of available positions, this year no election ... More >>
FMC calls on NZSki to consider alternatives to access charge
Wednesday, 22 January 2020, 11:43 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC President Jan Finlayson is urging NZSki to hit pause on its plan to charge for vehicle access on the Remarkables Ski Field Access Road this summer. More >>
Federated Mountain Clubs quits NZ Mountain Safety Council
Friday, 12 July 2019, 8:51 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
Federated Mountain Clubs is resigning from the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council because it says the publicly-funded body is providing little value to the majority of New Zealand outdoorspeople. More >>
A Century of Trailblazing in New Zealand
Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 12:38 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
THE Tararua Tramping Club marks its 100th anniversary this weekend, making it one of the oldest clubs in the country, and will celebrate pioneering organised outdoor recreation in New Zealand. More >>
‘Weaving The Outdoor Community Together’
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 10:12 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) is tipping its hat to the volunteers behind the outdoor clubs and organisations throughout New Zealand. More >>
Federated Mountain Clubs Supports Federated Farmers offer
Friday, 27 July 2018, 3:15 pm | Federated Mountain Clubs
FMC welcomes Federated Farmers offer to sit down with September to work through the Hunter Valley Station access issues. FMC president Peter Wilson said that the outdoor community has never sought unfettered access across the station, instead, it seeks ... More >>
FMC Calls for Strategic Taskforce To Advise on Border Levy
Friday, 15 June 2018, 9:08 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
The New Zealand Government today announced plans for a tourism tax or border levy, to be paid by inbound foreign tourists at the border. More >>
victory over "unlawful" Milford Sound helicopter landings
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 8:55 am | Federated Mountain Clubs
The Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand is today declaring victory over the Department of Conservation's decision to allow a massive number of helicopter landings on a remote Fiordland Glacier. In 2016, the Department of Conservation controversially ... More >>
