New FMC Executive team takes office
We’re excited to share the new FMC Executive Committee, taking office on June 1 2026.
Allan Brent has stepped into the role of President, with Liz Wightwick taking on the Vice President role. Together with the wider Executive Committee, our dedicated volunteer Executive bring a strong mix of expertise, energy, and a shared passion for the outdoors. From 1 June 2026, the FMC Executive will be:
President
Vice President
Immediate Past President
Executive Members
We also want to give a huge thank you to those continuing on the Executive and a sincere acknowledgement to those stepping down. Mick Abbott, Stu Gray, Emma Gregg, Louise Hammersley, and Jan Finlayson. Your time, effort, and commitment to FMC have made a real difference, and we’re genuinely grateful for everything you’ve contributed.
As nominations matched the available positions, no election was required this year. To find out more about each member, you can meet the team.
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We’re excited to share the new FMC Executive Committee, taking office on June 1 2026.
For over ten years, FMC has been involved in efforts to protect the Waitaha River. FMC made its first submission opposing the scheme in 2016, celebrated it being declined in 2019, and has spent the past 12 months fighting for a voice through the Fast-Track process. Throughout it all, FMC has been advocating for the Waitaha, publicly and behind the scenes.
FMC has submitted on a proposed land exchange that would see 29.7 hectares of conservation land in the eastern Ruahine Forest Park swapped for 170 hectares of private land, to enable the construction of a dam and reservoir on the Makaroro River.
