News from FMC
Hunter Valley agreement signed
In a press release today DOC has announced the signature of an agreement with Orange Lakes (NZ) Ltd, describing public access through Hunter Valley Station. The agreement sets clear rules for [...]
The push to develop Oparara
Oparara’s unique environment (From “Oparara Development - Kahurangi National Park", NZSS report, 20 Jan 2017) The Oparara Basin is a large area of approximately 50 square km in the south-west [...]
FMC Special General Meeting and Conference
FMC is hosting a Conference and Special General Meeting in Palmerston North on Saturday 27 October 2018. Clubs in lower North Island are urged to send representatives. All other clubs are [...]
DOC to cull Himalayan tahr population
As recently highlighted in the news, the population of Himalayan tahr in the Southern Alps appears to be out of control. While it's meant to be capped at 10,000 animals, [...]
Should New Zealanders buy Lilydale Station?
Lilydale Station, covering 4046ha of freehold land in the Canterbury High Country, has recently gone for sale. The station offers minimal opportunities for farming with the majority of the property [...]
High Country Advisory Group announced
The Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) today announced the members of the new South Island High Country Advisory Group. https://www.linz.govt.nz/news/2018-08/high-calibre-candidates-for-high-country-advisory-group The Advisory Group will see LINZ adopt [...]
FMC opposes proposed accommodation complex in Fiordland National Park
The Department of Conservation has publicly notified an application by Path New Zealand Limited for a lease and licence to build and operate a commercial accommodation complex in Fiordland National [...]
Allan Evans death notice
It is with sadness that we report on the passing of FMC's patron, Allan Evans. Allan was 95 years old. Allan was FMC's president in the early 1970s, and did [...]
Waitaha hydro scheme – Westpower’s proposed ‘mitigation’
A whole year after DOC's decision on the Waitaha hydro scheme was due, DOC sent all submitters a letter outlining a proposal by Westpower, which is meant to address the [...]
Backcountry Trust applications – Round 8
The Backcountry Trust funds and supports volunteers to maintain huts and build tracks for outdoor enthusiasts including trampers, deerstalkers and mountain bikers. The Trust is in partnership with, and primarily [...]