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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Latest News
Outdoor Community Celebrates Win with Health and Safety Reform
After years of advocacy from outdoor groups, we are celebrating a significant win — changes to health and safety legislation which will help reopen access […]
We’re looking for a financial controller with the love for outdoors
FMC is on the lookout for a capable volunteer to help manage our finances. FMC finances are relatively simple and the time commitment averages around […]
FMC’s submission on partnering to plant trees on Crown-owned land
FMC has contributed to discussion about afforestation of, and native regeneration on, Crown-owned land, initiated by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Key points of our […]
Why and how to measure nature’s value? FMC’s submission on integrating nature’s value into government decision-making
DOC publishes a Long-term Insights Briefing three-yearly to inform the public on trends, risks, and opportunities, and to provide impartial analysis and policy options.
Its latest […]
FMC’s Submission on Modernising Conservation Land Management
In November 2024, the Government released a discussion document seeking public feedback on proposed changes to conservation planning and management. The focus is […]
Protect what you love – Join the FMC Executive
Do you care deeply about protecting the wild places we all love and enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities? Do you have skills in policy, planning, law, […]