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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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“FMC strongly opposes the Fast-track Approvals Bill and would like to see it withdrawn,” says FMC’s president Megan Dimozantos.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 […]
Nominations for the 2024 FMC Executive are open
It is that time of the year again when we ask all our member clubs to think about nominating a member of their club […]
No space for an undemocratic Fast-track Bill
‘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 […]
Keeping an eye on the sale of Matangi station, a recreational jewel in Central Otago
The Matangi station, a private property with wonderful recreational opportunities, is a tussock-cloaked landscape jewel located close to Alexandra, Central Otago. The station […]
FMC is appealing the High Court’s decision in the case of Griffin Creek hydro scheme
Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) is taking the next step to protect Griffin Creek, a unique West Coast river, from excessive and unnecessary use […]
Department of Conservation pauses fire alarms rollout after concerns raised by FMC
The Department of Conservation has announced that plans to roll out heat detectors to all backcountry huts with six or more bunks have […]