Government’s conservation law reform undermines democracy and the protection of the whenua
Conservation law exists to protect Aotearoa’s public whenua — and because it is public, New Zealand public should keep having a voice in decisions about its future. The government’s proposed reforms to the National [...]
FMC opposes Cape Palliser public road closure
Federated Mountain Clubs has made a submission opposing the South Wairarapa District Council’s proposed Paper Road Access Bylaw 2025. The bylaw would close all public access — including walking and cycling — on part [...]
FMC’s submission on Manuka Point Station access
FMC has recommended DOC decline a Manuka Point Station application to change a public access outcome of its tenure review. If granted, the change would reduce secure legal access in the upper Rakaia, diminish [...]
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.
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 submission are: More work needs to go into understanding [...]
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 proposed LTIB topic is ‘how to better integrate [...]
