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.
Latest News
FMC’s submission on LINZ’s long-term plan ‘Pathways to Resilience’
FMC recently made a submission on LINZ’s proposed Long-term Insights Briefing: ‘Pathways to resilience: Future-proofing Crown land stewardship’
Conservation Access for All, Not Just the Wealthy
The Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) support conservation law reform, but would reject proposals that could restrict New Zealanders’ access to their own special […]
FMC joins outdoor recreation groups in a call for changes to health and safety laws to protect public access and recreation opportunities
Along with the Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust (ACAT), FMC led and greatly contributed to the writing of the joint submission to the Ministry of Business, […]
Going Fast-track will crash through environmental protections
FMC is appalled that discredited projects that were dead in the water have now been resurrected by the Fast-track Approvals Bill.
“It is outrageous that the […]
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 […]