News from FMC
A year in a retrospect: Celebrating achievements together
As the year is nearing an end, we thought to look at the year behind us and see what we've done well. Here is what we found: What [...]
FMC’s submission on DOC’s bivvy and basic hut charging, camping pricing and bookable facilities
In early December, FMC wrote a submission on DOC's changes to bivvy and basic hut charges, changes to camping prices and adding huts to the booking system. You are welcome [...]
Conservation first for Te Tai Poutini West Coast Conservation Management Strategy
Te Tai Poutini, the West Coast, is a raw and untamed gem of Aotearoa’s natural beauty, with over 80% of its land and waters managed by the Department of [...]
FMC’s submission on LINZ’s long-term plan ‘Pathways to Resilience’
FMC recently made a submission on LINZ’s proposed Long-term Insights Briefing: ‘Pathways to resilience: Future-proofing Crown land stewardship’. Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) manages 1.7 million [...]
FMC’s submission on draft Te Hiku o Te Ika-a-Māui / Far North Conservation Management Strategy
FMC has recently submitted on the draft Te Hiku o Te-Ika-a-Māui Conservation Management Strategy. One of the main issues we touched on in our submission is the need for [...]
Conservation Access for All, Not Just the Wealthy
The Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) support conservation law reform, but would reject proposals that could restrict New Zealanders' access to their own special places, and have queries about other [...]
FMC joins outdoor recreation groups in a call for changes to health and safety laws to protect public access and recreation opportunities
Along with the Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust (ACAT), FMC led and greatly contributed to the writing of the joint submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) [...]
Going Fast-track will crash through environmental protections
FMC is appalled that discredited projects that were dead in the water have now been resurrected by the Fast-track Approvals Bill.“It is outrageous that the government would think that de-watering [...]
Disappointment by Court’s decision for no maximum water intake for Griffin Creek
After more than 10 years of actively protecting Griffin Creek’s recreational and natural values, FMC took our advocacy to the Court of Appeal in 2024. The Court of Appeal [...]
FMC’s submission on Forest Stewardship Council’s audit of a Nelson/Marlborough operating forestry company
Access to Mt Richmond Forest Park has been an issue for recreational communities in the upper South Island for quite some time. Much of the legal public access to [...]