Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) celebrates outdoor recreation, cherishes our backcountry and acts to protect both for future generations. Our 21,000 members, from all corners of New Zealand, explore our wild places.
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Disappointment by Court’s decision for no maximum water intake for Griffin Creek
After more than 10 years of actively protecting Griffin Creek’s recreational and natural values, FMC took our advocacy to the Court of Appeal in 2024.
The […]
FMC’s submission on Forest Stewardship Council’s audit of a Nelson/Marlborough operating forestry company
Access to Mt Richmond Forest Park has been an issue for recreational communities in the upper South Island for quite some time. Much of the […]
FMC’s submission on International Visitor Levy changes proposal
International tourism is a principal national export industry. As the pressure on Aoteraoa New Zealand’s nature, conservation land and its infrastructure is increasing, […]
With us for another round – FMC Executive Board members for 2024/25
Due to a smaller amount of nominations for the executive board members FMC received this year, no election was required. Mick Abbott, Allan Brent, Jan […]
Let it Roar! FMC’s Griffin Creek fundraising campaign
FMC is launching a Griffin Creek fundraising campaign to help with the costs of an ongoing court case.
For a few years […]
FMC’s submisson on Fast-track Approvals Bill
“FMC strongly opposes the Fast-track Approvals Bill and would like to see it withdrawn,” says FMC’s president Megan Dimozantos. “We believe the bill is undemocratic […]