Mt Cook Village development should wait until plan review
FMC is opposing an application to extend Aoraki Court Motel in Mt Cook Village until the future management of the National Park, including the village, is agreed through the ongoing [...]
Federated Mountain Clubs says ‘no’ to Te Kuha mine
Federated Mountain Clubs President Peter Wilson is calling on Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage, and Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods, to turn down the bid by a company backed by [...]
FMC pack-rafting training scholarship recipients announced
FMC is pleased to announce the award of 15 pack-rafting training scholarships worth $300 each. There were a pleasing number of quality applicants for the scholarships, and the recipients were [...]
FMC Expedition Scholarship grants announced
Adventurous Kiwis are heading to the hills this summer, and a handful of parties have recieved a leg-up from FMC Expedition Scholarship awards.
Tramping Clubs of New Zealand Centenary
In the evening of the 3rd of July, 1919, William Hughes Field and Frederick William Vosseler held “a meeting of ‘tramp’ enthusiasts”. The 21 people who attended on that Thursday [...]
Ferintosh Tenure Review should be ambitious
FMC recently submitted on the Ferintosh Station tenure review process. The full submission can be found here: FMC Ferintosh Crown pastoral tenure review FMC believes more ambition is needed for the [...]
Tribute to Barbara Marshall
Christine Hardie, long serving FMC Executive member and Heretaunga Tramping Club President pays tribute to long serving FMC Secretary Barbara Marshall who passed away recently....
FMC announces pack-rafting training scholarships
FMC is pleased to support the work of the Packrafting Association of NZ (PRANZ) by offering up to 15 safety training scholarships of $300. The aim of the scholarship is to encourage [...]
Backcountry Trust seeking Manager
The recently formed Backcountry Trust is looking for a Manager to guide its first year of operation.
FMC Supports Water Conservation Order on the Ngaruroro
FMC has submitted in favour of a proposed Water Conservation Order for the Ngaruroro river in the Hawkes Bay. The Ngaruroro rises from the tussocklands of the Kaimanawa before descending [...]