FMC feedback on DOC trialing car park charges on the West Coast
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has announced proposals to trial car park charges at Dolomite Point (Punakaiki) and Franz Josef from October 2025 until June 2026, with a view [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The purpose of our public conservation lands is conservation: FMC responds to the government’s proposed overhaul of conservation law and access charging GalleryThe purpose of our public conservation lands is conservation: FMC responds to the government’s proposed overhaul of conservation law and access charging
The purpose of our public conservation lands is conservation: FMC responds to the government’s proposed overhaul of conservation law and access charging
“The purpose of the conservation estate and the Department of Conservation is in its name: Conservation,” says FMC President Megan Dimozantos, responding to the government’s proposed changes to conservation [...]
Overseas Investment Bill could undermine public access
“New Zealanders must retain their right to enjoy the places that define who we are,” says FMC Executive Board Member Raymond Ford, in response to the government’s proposed changes [...]
FMC advocacy helps scale back quarry proposal in South Westland
In a win for UNESCO protection's integrity and conservation generally, a 15-hectare quarry proposal for old-growth forest in the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area [...]
Call for fair treatment of users in proposed car park charging scheme at Aoraki/Mount Cook
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is trialing a car parking fee at the White Horse Hill car park in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, and Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) is [...]
FMC reaffirms opposition to Waitaha Hydro Scheme
The Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (FMC) remains firmly opposed to the proposed Waitaha Hydro scheme. We are aware that Whitewater New Zealand (WWNZ) has reached an agreement [...]
Tracking our wins: Highlights from the year so far
It's been a busy year so far here at FMC! If you'd like to see what we've been up to, check out our key achievements map. It outlines small [...]
Welcoming our 2025/26 Committee
Due to a smaller amount of nominations for the Executive Committee members FMC received this year, no election was required. We're pleased to confirm that many of our current [...]
