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
Welcoming our 2025/26 Committee
Due to a smaller amount of nominations for the Executive Committee members FMC received this year, no election was required.
We’re pleased to confirm that many […]
FMC urging to expedite the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park reopening
Years after kauri dieback forced widespread closures, only a few Waitakere Ranges tracks are accessible to Aucklanders.
Outdoor Community Celebrates Win with Health and Safety Reform
After years of advocacy, changes to health and safety legislation will help reopen outdoor spaces previously restricted by landowner liability concerns.
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 […]
