DOC is reviewing the Hut Service Standards
The Department of Conservation has announced a review of the Hut Service Standards. FMC is providing feedback in the early stages of this review. Background Hut Service Standards were first [...]
DOC to add Mount Somers Huts to booking system
The Department of Conservation is planning to add the popular Woolshed Creek Hut and Pinnacles Hut on Mt Somers (Canterbury) to its hut booking system. The main points of the [...]
Glenlee Run tenure review
Glenlee Run, located in Marlborough on the north side of the Awatere River, is currently undergoing tenure review. The land is under a renewable occupation licence, not a pastoral lease; the [...]
FMC Submission on Zero Carbon Bill
Submissions on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill closed on 16 July 2019. FMC recognizes that climate change is a matter of highest importance, and that our recreational activities [...]
FMC responds to Hump Ridge Great Walk announcement
Earlier this week, it was announced that the Hump Ridge Track would be incorporated into the Department of Conservation’s Great Walk network. This is good news for families and trampers [...]
Private road opposed
Following a request from a local member, FMC has acted to oppose another private road being planned to dissect the mountainous spine of the Coromandel on a non-notified basis. The [...]
Walking Access Act review
The Ministry for Primary Industries is currently seeking submissions on the review of the Walking Access Act 2008. The deadline for submissions is 2 July 2019. Click here for instructions [...]
A Century of Trailblazing in New Zealand
THE Tararua Tramping Club marks its 100th anniversary this weekend, making it one of the oldest clubs in the country, and will celebrate pioneering organised outdoor recreation in New Zealand. To [...]
Western South Island Cave and Karst Operational Plan
The South Island's West Coast is home to a highly significant karst region. Features of the West Coast karst include: the largest area of unmodified lowland karst in New Zealand; [...]
Finally, some clarity about health & safety law and recreational access
FMC is stoked to see WorkSafe’s new guidance about health & safety law and recreational access. This vexed issue has been needlessly causing concerned landowners to block access because they [...]