News from FMC
FMC Expedition Scholarship grants announced
Adventurous Kiwis are heading to the hills this summer, and a handful of parties have recieved a leg-up from FMC Expedition Scholarship awards.
Ferintosh Tenure Review should be ambitious
FMC recently submitted on the Ferintosh Station tenure review process. The full submission can be found here: FMC Ferintosh Crown pastoral tenure review FMC believes more ambition is needed for the [...]
Tribute to Barbara Marshall
Christine Hardie, long serving FMC Executive member and Heretaunga Tramping Club President pays tribute to long serving FMC Secretary Barbara Marshall who passed away recently....
FMC announces pack-rafting training scholarships
FMC is pleased to support the work of the Packrafting Association of NZ (PRANZ) by offering up to 15 safety training scholarships of $300. The aim of the scholarship is to encourage [...]
Backcountry Trust seeking Manager
The recently formed Backcountry Trust is looking for a Manager to guide its first year of operation.
FMC Supports Water Conservation Order on the Ngaruroro
FMC has submitted in favour of a proposed Water Conservation Order for the Ngaruroro river in the Hawkes Bay. The Ngaruroro rises from the tussocklands of the Kaimanawa before descending [...]
Tenure review process must be lawful
FMC has respectfully suggested that Land Information New Zealand go back to the drawing-board with its preliminary proposal for the tenure review of the Simons Pass pastoral lease.
Backcountry Trust Launched
FMC, NZDA and Trail Fund announce the formation of the Backcountry Trust Backcountry users are extremely passionate about the huts and tracks that allow them to access New Zealand’s great [...]
FMC pushing for public access to Twizel’s backyard
Omahau Hills, the "Port Hills" of Twizel are currently going through the tenure review process. FMC is pushing for increased public access including a low-level track linking Twizel with Lake [...]
FMC to Support Packrafting
FMC is pleased to announce that Packrafting has been chosen as the supported pursuit for FMC's 2017/18 Outdoor Community campaign. This campaign was initiated in 2015 to identify and enhance the [...]