News from FMC
Commemorative trips planned
On the 3rd of July, 1919, Mr W.H. Field, MP for Otaki and Mr F.W Vossellor "called a meeting of tramp enthusiasts...to consider the formation of a Tararua Club in [...]
The Griffin still roars
Update 25 March 2019: The proposed concession variation application has been formally withdrawn!: FMC's support to the NZ Canyoning Association has resulted in a stay of execution for the canyoning [...]
2019 FMC Exec Nominations
It’s that time of the year again when we ask all our member clubs to think about nominating someone for the Executive. It is a stimulating body to work with, [...]
LINZ launches new app to help fight wilding conifers
A new tool to enable the public to help fight wilding conifers, one of New Zealand’s most invasive species, has been created by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Wilding Watch [...]
FMC submission on MBIE draft national tourism strategy
The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment published its draft national tourism strategy and invited consultation. The FMC submission on the draft explained our values and policies, and articulated how those [...]
FMC submissions on the draft management plans for our highest national parks
Submissions on the Draft National Park Management Plans for Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and Westland Tai Poutini National Park closed on 04 February, 2019. FMC provided detailed submissions on the [...]
New strategic plan and policies
FMC has recently published its new Strategic Plan 2018 - 20 document, and updated its Policies document. Electronic versions of both documents can be found in our Archives using the [...]
FMC welcomes Walking Access Act 2008 Review
Ten years ago the New Zealand Walking Access Commission was established, tasked to lead and support the negotiation, establishment, maintenance and improvement of free, certain, enduring, and practical walking access to the outdoors. The [...]
Hodder Hut fees and access
Marlborough Tramping Club owns and maintains the Hodder Huts, which see plenty of use for the popular climb of Tapuae-o-Uenuku and other peaks in the Inland Kaikoura Ranges. Unfortunately the [...]
FMC welcomes the NZ Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
We are delighted to welcome the clubs and members of the NZ Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association to FMC. The NZHGPA represents 13 regional Hang Gliding and Paragliding clubs from [...]